I have sole custody of my two children The divorcce took place in Michigan where my ex still resides, I have moved myself and the children to Texas and we have lived here for close to 3 years. He has recently been ordered to pay child support and Is unhappy about this, so now he's filed a motion to modify custody, giving it to him. He has not shown any intrest in the kids until this point. I am frazzled and scared to lose my babies, though rationally I know his case is not strong and I have a good lawyer starting work here in Texas, I am just unsure about if we have jurisdiction here in Texas or does Michigan retain it?
2007-01-19 17:36:40 · 1 answers · asked by dacus2472 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
If you have a lawyer he/she should be able to answer this question easily. Basically, jurisdiction remains in the county where the divorce was granted unless one or both parties file for a change of jurisdiction. If you are in TX, and your es is still in Michigan and does not want the jurisdiction changed, you may end up going to Michigan every time there is a hearing. Good luck!
2007-01-19 17:46:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anpadh 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋