How Do You Transfer Jurisdiction In A Florida Child Custody To Another State?
The Uniformed Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), drafted by the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniformed State Laws, governs the way Florida, and all other states handle custody jurisdiction and enforcement. The UCCJEA was designed to avoid the confusion associated with conflicting custody orders in different states. According to the UCCJEA, the original state to issue a custody order maintains jurisdiction over the case, and all other states will enforce the original order. If a child resides in a state for at least six months, that state may hear the custody case. In cases where a state can show there is a significant connection to the child, no other state will claim jurisdiction over the case, or if there is an emergency, a different state may then hear the custody case. Determine whether the state in which you reside can assume jurisdiction over the custody case, or just merely enforce the Florida order, pursuant to the regulations in the UCCJEA. If
