Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

In Different Counties

Wife, children, and I no longer reside in Harris county and have not resided there in 3 years. Our case (involving our 2 oldest children and their biological father who lives in NJ) was closed out last year. It needs to be reopened/modified. Since we no longer live in Harris, can it be reopened/modified in Montgomery? Thank You.


Asked on 3/31/09, 2:56 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bruce Zivley Bruce C. Zivley, Attorney at Law

Re: In Different Counties

Because Harris County is where the court of continuing jurisdiction is located, any new filing must take place in Harris County. However transfer to Montgomery County is mandatory if a timely filed Motion to Transfer is filed at the time of the initial filing in Harris County. In other words, you can get the case to Montgomery County, but it must be initially filed in Harris County. I am a board certified speciaist in the field of family law practicing here in the general Houston area. I would be glad to discuss the options available to you if you will contact me directly.

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Answered on 3/31/09, 3:32 pm


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