Q: My husband's ex-wife moved to Texas mid June, taking their 14yo daughter with her. Would Texas have jurisdiction?
She has full physical and legal custody. She is now trying to get $1800/mo in child support which is what he was paying for both girls till the oldest turned 18. Since she has not resided in Texas for 6 months, would Texas have any jurisdiction or would she have to wait ?
A: It's unlikely that Texas has jurisdiction. Looking into the circumstances of the move with the 14 year old is important. However, it's not a good fact that the 14 year old is in Texas, especially if your husband didn't try to prevent the move sooner with the court. More facts are required to provide a thorough analysis.
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