Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

I have lived in Texas since 2010 with my husband who is active military (stationed here). My son Dominic resides with me almost 100%. He visits his father in WV due to court orders. My son and I have been residents of Texas since 2010 and neither of us have been residents of WV where his father lives since Dominic was born in 1999. Jurisdiction is still in WV. How can I get it changed to our residential state? I would even cancel the child support the court put in place if it will make it easier.


Asked on 12/27/12, 3:51 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Since his father still resides in WV - it is unlikely that the court will agree to transfer jurisdiction, for the purpose of modification. You can, however, register the foreign order from WV here in Texas so that it can be enforced here.

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Answered on 12/28/12, 9:22 am
Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

I agree with Attorney Langford. Since one parent still resides in WV, you cannot transfer it from WV to Texas. Sorry!

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Answered on 12/30/12, 8:52 pm


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