Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania
Child Custody
My sons was in the Marines. He got out a year ago settle in PA. While in the Marines he got divorce-Kansas. He is wanting to file for custody of his sons. Does he file in Kansas (He has joint custody in Kansas) or his place if residence (PA). I have contacted lawyers but they do not return my calls. We need to know where to file. He has had the boys since March 20, 2005. He pay full child support no credit for when he has the boys. We would like to know where he should get a lawyer. Thanks for any information I can get. It is tricky I know.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Child Custody
Either state. The process will be simpler if he does it in Kansas. However, this may not be convenient. Why is your son not contacting lawyers? Many lawyers do nto do call backs on grandparents calling for out of state children.
Good Luck,
Re: Child Custody
The appropriate jurisdiction for custody cases is largely based upon the residence of the children, but there are excpetions. This therefore is a matter which will depend upon the details of the case. For example, if the claim can be made that one parent has taken the children to another jurisdiction in violation of a custody order of a first jurisdiction, he may not be able to obtain jurisdiction in his new place of residence. Because of the complexity of this matter, it is important for your son to consult with an experienced domestic relations attorney.
Ilene Young ~Young Law Offices ~215-348-5448
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