I'm leaving my husband and moving out of state. May I move out of state with my child?
Full Question:
I'm leaving my husband and moving out of state. I've been emotionally and mentally abused by him. My son is a type 1 diabetic and I'm the care giver. Can I take him legally out of state with me.
11/26/2016 |
Category: Divorce ยป Child Custody |
State: Pennsylvania |
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Answer:
However, under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiuction and Enforcement Act, the "home state" of the child has jurisdiction to determine child custody and support. Even if you move, the Courts of the State where you live now would have jurisdiction, not the State where you move unless that State acquires jurisdiusction.
Pennsylvania has adopted the Uniform Act. http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=23&div=0&chpt=54
Pennsylvania has also adopted the UNIFORM CHILD ABDUCTION PREVENTION Act. http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/LI/consCheck.cfm?txtType=HTM&ttl=23&div=0&chpt=52