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My daughter is 13, her mom has primary custody and lives in a different county.  My daughter wishes to live with me now, her dad.......has for a few years.  Daughter is now here w/ me for summer visitation.

My question is where do I file the motion to change primary custody?  My county or her county?
Thanks for any help

I don't know the answer to your question, but if you ask the free legal aid clinic in your county, they can at least point you in the right direction.. Sorry I couldn't help anymore than that...

I think you would have to file in the county the existing orders are in since the child has not lived with you for 6 months, the county that has the current orders should have jurisdiction (sp), at least that is how I have understood it.

**These are my opinions, they are not legal advice**

the county that has jurisdiction

and from your info don't know if that's mom or dad

Thank you, everyone.  I'll file down in her county then.  They have jurisdiction still....where the divorce was finalized.  Just wanted to make sure.

Good luck hope you both get what you want !!!  Minus the BM that is!!!