Q: My parents were granted custody of my 9yr daughter in AR & I now live in LA. Can I open a case here to get her back?
They got her in July of last year. I have been in Louisiana for 60days. Stable home, job, and transportation. Moved here with fiance to run, own, and take over the (successful) family business that is being left to him.
A: If your parents still live in the same county in AR where they got custody, I believe that court would still maintain jurisdiction over the case. If not, once you have lived in LA for 180 days, you should be considered a permanent resident of LA and be able to have the case transferred to the district (or family) court in your parish. Good luck.
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