Q: What is the procedure in PA to file for a change of jurisdiction to another state for child custody?
My children are not PA residents and there is documented child abuse (through counselors) in the PA parent's home. All evidence is outside PA.
A:
I see you're asking your question from NY State, and so I'll presume that the state where you and the children reside.
So long as the children have resided in NY State for the past six (6) months, NY State should have jurisdiction of child custody decisions now. Open a custody case in your home NY county, and file a petition to modify custody based on the new abuse allegations. You'll probably want to talk to a NY family law attorney to assist you with this as well.
Best of luck to you.
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