Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

We had a previous case, concerning my daughter, in Harris county, TX, where we used to live, but have since moved to another county, 2 1/2 hrs away. I am going back to court to modify the order. I had one attorney tell me I needed to have it transferred to the county in which the child has resided for at least 6 months, and another attorney tell me I needed to have the case heard in Harris county. That just doesn't make sense to me because we haven't lived there in over 9 months. I am confused. Please tell me what I need to do!


Asked on 1/06/10, 5:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Keith Engelke Law Office of S. Keith Engelke

Both are right.

Until the case is transferred from Harris county, this court has jurisdiction over the case. However, the case can be transferred to a court in the county where the child resides. You can file your motion in Harris county or you can file a motion to transfer in a court in the new County..

What you really need to do is to retain an attorney to file and draft the motion for you.

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Answered on 1/12/10, 5:21 am


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