Q: Can I move from Missouri to ND with my child and then file for child support in ND.
My daughter lives in Missouri and wants to move back to ND with her daughter. Nothing has been filed in Missouri at this point. She would like to move to ND and then file for custody and child support from here. The father of the child is not active in her life.
A: After 180 days of residing in North Dakota, your daughter may (generally) file for child custody in North Dakota as long as there is not an open case in Missouri or other jurisdictional issues present in the matter. Retaining an attorney is the best option available as child custody issues become contentious quickly. I hope this answer helps.
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