Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana

I lived, got married, and divorced in Tennessee. I left Tennessee with my two children ages 7 and 5 in 1997 and moved to Indiana, where I have resided since. From that time on I never had my divorce agreement/ child support agreement revised. My ex-husband still lives in Tennessee. According to TN law both children are now over 18 and emancipated. In the state of Indiana I know the age of emancipation is 21. Is it too late, or can I even request that my case be transfered from the Tennessee courts to the Indiana courts. Would this even be worth my while. Please note: Both children aged 20 and 18 now are living at home. The 18 y/o just graduated high school and is enrolled full time for the fall in college. She will be living at home to attend school.


Asked on 6/15/10, 12:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jay Rigdon Rockhill Pinnick LLP

No, you will be bound by the laws of the state of Tennessee. It is too late to attempt to assert jurisdiction in Indiana, and you could not do so If your your husband still was in Tennessee.

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Answered on 6/15/10, 4:46 pm


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