Q: Can case me modified to use Texas laws ?
The custodial parent has moved to Texas from another state with our child. Neither custodial or non custodial parent live in the state that has jurisdiction over our case. I had moved from that state over 10 years ago.
Can we get the case jurisdiction transferred to Texas now that neither one of us live in the state has jurisdiction.
Would Texas child support laws now be used ?
The age of majority in the previous order is 21 due to state laws.
Can the order be moved to Texas and updated to majority law of 18?
A:
Yes. If you have a pending proceeding in the other state, the party filing that proceeding can non-suit the proceeding and refile it here in Texas.
A modification of an out-of-state custody order will be determined under Texas law because Texas is now the home state of the child. Moreover, any new proceedings must be filed in Texas under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act.
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