Interstate Child Custody Disputes

Child custody issues are rarely simple. However, when each parent lives in a different state, a child custody case in Owings Mills becomes even more complicated. If this applies to your case, you’ll need an experienced child custody lawyer on your side. Your child custody lawyer can help you understand the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, which all states have adopted.

You can hear more about this important law by watching this video. The law establishes guidelines for determining which state’s court will hear a child custody case. However, each state still has its own guidelines regarding child custody and visitation decisions. The expert in this video discusses some factors that the court may consider when deciding which state will have jurisdiction.