Q: I’m a father lived in texas won custody them I moved to Virginia and boys mother took me too court again and I won in
Virginia too now we have moved back to texas been here for almost a year and they want me to go back to Virginia for a appeal but I lived in Virginia and the boys mom never resides in Virginia she resides in Washington state so neither one of us is even in Virginia didn’t get served so do I need to go or she has to come to texas now
A:
If you didn't get served, how do you know that there is an appeal in Virginia?
Either way, if no party resides in Virginia, you would need to file a motion to transfer the case to Texas. However, until the case is transferred, the Virginia court can still make a ruling in the case.
You should seek legal counsel in Virginia to assist you with this matter so that you don't subject yourself to the jurisdiction of that court.
I hope this information helps. Good luck to you.
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