Legal Question in Family Law in Tennessee
Jurisdiction
I want to change jurisdiction of my child support and visitation to Tennessee from Louisiana. What are my legal rights?
Asked on 12/12/01, 7:24 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jes Beard
Jes Beard, Attorney at Law
Re: Jurisdiction
Under Tennessee law, Tennessee can take jurisdiction of a child custody matter once the child has lived in Tennessee for 6 consecutive months immediately before filing a petition her to modify.
Answered on 12/17/01, 7:24 am