NCP wants Jurisdiction in state I reside in

[ice5146]

What is the name of your state? PA

I'm NCP living in PA. Children live in FL and FL Court has current jurisdiction. Can I move to have the case transferred to PA since I've lived here 5 years? If so, do I have to retain an Attorney in PA or simply go to Domestic Relations in PA to begin the process? If the case is able to be transferred to PA, can I then File for Mod of Custody in PA where my ex would have to come here for cases?

 

[Zephyr]

as long as the children are in the original state they WILL NOT change jurisdiction to the ncp state.

 

[ice5146]

Thank you very much.

 

[nagol818]

Well let's look at this a little more.

I live in PA and I am the CP. In PA, jurisdiction is in the state and even more to the point, county the child lives in. However, PA also sends the CS case to the state of the NCP. Your situation is just the reverse of mine but it's something you may want to look into. Florida may have the same standard.

As far as having to travel to Florida for hearings and such, in PA, they will do a conference call if the NCP lives out of state but it's something the NCP has to request. Florida may do the same.

All you have to do is go to Domestic Relations. My attorney even told me it's not worth the money to hire him because they use a standard chart.
What county are you in?

Good luck!

 

[stealth2]

However CUSTODY will remain in the originating state - especially since teh child still lives there.

 

[ice5146]

So will I be able to file for Modification of Custody in Pa EVER?? Do I always have to retain an attorney in FL when I attempt to get custody?

 

[stealth2]

As long as the child lives in FL, that's where you have to go. If they move, then you can try filing in your state, but most likely custody issues would transfer to where the child lives. You don't get to make it a more convenient place for yourself just because you moved.