Q: I relocated to TX from NY can i still file Child support and custody through NYS?
Moved 4 weeks ago, child is 2,
A: You do not indicate in your question whether you have custody or your ex has custody. If you do not have custody, the original Court in New York will very likely remain as the Court of Continuing Exclusive Jurisdiction. In other words, if you do not presently have custody because of a Court Order, then you will likely have to file any Motion to Modify Custody or Child Support in the New York Court. On the other hand, if you have custody and you wait to file anything until you have resided in Texas for at least 6 months, then you can file a new Petition or Motion in your home county in Texas and ask that all New York proceedings be transferred to Texas under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act since Texas would then be the child's new home state.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
