How can I change the jurisdiction of my existing court order for custody/visitation to Tioga County?
If you have an existing court order from another county or state and you wish to transfer the order to Tioga County because the child has lived in Tioga County for six (6) months or more, you must file a Petition to Assume Jurisdiction. Our website offers a SELF-HELP KIT FOR CHANGE OF JURISDICTION OF CUSTODY/VISITATION. The instructions on how to file and serve the Petition for Change of Jurisdiction is further explained in the Self-Help Kit.
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