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[MySonsMom]

Quick question...

I have heard some conflicting information. Is it true that *some* states will/can retain jursidiction over a child even when the child has moved (with the custodial parent) and has met residency requirements in another state? If this is true, can you tell me which states retain jurisdiction regardless of an out of state move?

Thanks guys!

MSM

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

My response:

All States can retain jurisdiction over a moved child and parent, under the UCCJEA, when one of the parents still has ties to the originating State. Of course, the above rule is triggered only if the court attempting to modify the custody order has modification jurisdiction under the UCCJEA. Generally, that will be the state that issued the underlying custody order, unless all concerned parties have moved away or no longer have a "significant connection" with that State, or the rendering State has ceded its jurisdiction to another state as the "more convenient" forum.

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