Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri
I am a missouri resident my wife is a Maryland resident, we are wanting a divorce. I want my kids to live in Missouri, she wants the to live in north Carolina. I'm in the us air force stationed in England, and we are all here wife and kids that is.... Anyways i am going to Missouri to visit in a couple of weeks, can I file to have the kids custody battle and divorce done in Missouri? Even though we are still in England?
1 Answer from Attorneys
This is a complicated question that will require an attorney to determine whether Missouri has long arm jurisdiction over your wife and whether Missouri has jurisdiction over the children under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.
It is important that you consult an attorney who is well versed not only in Missouri family law matters but who is also familiar with the Service Members Civil Relief Act.
If my law firm is located in the area in which you will staying during your leave to Missouri, please feel free to contact me to discuss your situation.
This answer is not intended to be legal advice but is educational in nature. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be made on the basis of advertisements alone.
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