Legal Question in Family Law in Ohio

Where do I file for custody?

My ex-husband lives in Ohio with our two daughters, he has been there roughly 6 months. Prior to that he lived in Florida with them for around a year. The last residence we shared together with the kids was in Virginia, that is also where our divorce was final and where the current child custody arrangement is. I am wanting to file for full custody of my girls but I do not know where to do so. I was told by an attorney here in Virginia that if I file here it may get moved to the state that he resides in. What do I do?


Asked on 2/12/09, 10:54 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Paul B. Ward Law Offices of Paul B. Ward

Re: Where do I file for custody?

Virginia is the only state with custody jurisdiction, and is unlikely to give it up.

File here.

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Answered on 2/12/09, 10:59 am
Nancy Fioritto Patete Nancy Fioritto Patete, Esq.

Re: Where do I file for custody?

You should start in Virginia where custody originates. Their father may request the court to move the matter to Ohio.

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Answered on 2/12/09, 11:54 am


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