Q: Can my soon to be ex-wife get child support in a county neither one of us ever lived in and still don't live in and have
a on going divorce case in a total different county?
A:
No, child support should typically be filed and handled in the jurisdiction where the child resides or where the ongoing divorce case is already being handled. If your divorce case is ongoing in a different county, it's likely that the same county would handle matters related to child support.
Family law cases generally try to keep all issues, including child support, under the same jurisdiction to avoid confusion and conflicting rulings. You and your ex-wife's residency, along with the child's, are significant factors in determining where such matters are decided.
It may be helpful to consult with the court where your divorce case is ongoing to ensure everything remains in the appropriate jurisdiction. If your ex-wife attempts to file in a different county, you may be able to object based on jurisdictional rules.
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