Change of custody question

[Bubbak]

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

[momof7]

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...

[wendl]

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**

[MixedBag]

the county that has jurisdiction

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

[Bubbak]

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.

[flewwellin]

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