Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
If I move to another state with my children and have proof by a DVI filed in the new state and 4 days after I have already moved a dissolution of marriage and child custody petition is filed in the previous state by my ex does the new state hold jurisdiction? Referring to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act case law.
Asked on 3/30/15, 1:45 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jennifer Jacobs
Law Offices of Jennifer A. Jacobs, LLC
No. Jurisdiction is determined by the state in which the children are residents. A child becomes a resident of a state after living continuously in that state for 6 months. If you and the children moved out of state only 4 days prior to the filing of the Petition for Dissolution, the prior state still retains jurisdiction and you can be required to return.
Answered on 3/31/15, 8:10 am
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