Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana
If I was awarded custody of my 2 children in Indiana would my ex wife be able to modify it in Florida where she resides or have to do it here in Indiana
Asked on 12/20/09, 5:31 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Jay Rigdon
Rockhill Pinnick LLP
Asuming the children reside here in Indiana legally, and the initial determination is in Indiana, then Indiana would retain jurisdiction. Neither of you can move to another state on your own and then seek the jurisdiction of that state without the consent of the other.
Answered on 12/30/09, 11:18 am