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I have been reading your posts from the beginning and can't wait to here how your day in court went.  I hope everything goes in your favor, for the sake of your and your daughter's sanity.  It's such a shame that a situation like this can continue for so long.  

...on the edge of my seat...

~EvaCollette

I am really confused on how jurisdiction works in regards to interstate custody.  Here's my story.  I have a 5 year old son that was born in PA. He was born out of wedlock.  Last year I got married and moved with my son to MD.  My current order gave me permission to move.  I don't get along to well with my ex, let alone do we communicate.

This summer I took my son for his regular weekend visit.  His dad wouldn't return him afterwards, and decided he would just keep him for the summer.  He was already going to get him from 6/20 to 8/15, but he decided to keep him since 5/31.  I want to file for a modification, but don't want to do it through Pennsylvania.  It takes too long.  I filed for contempt June 1st, and didn't get a date until September 21st!

Can I file for the modification in Maryland instead of Philadelphia?  How difficult would it be to move jurisdiction to Maryland?  What is the likelihood that this would happen?  I am so confused on how it all works.

Thanks for all of your help!