April 20, 2015
Articles, Family Law, News
16 Years of UCCJEA Interstate Custody Jurisdiction in Texas
With Texas among the fastest growing states in the country, the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) will continue to be the subject of litigation for Texas and would-be Texans. Brad LaMorgese shares the common disputes and insights on the UCCJEA in Texas courts.
“Most of the jurisdiction disputes on appeal have been involved the fact issue of the child’s physical residence (especially when parents are living in different states but sharing a child), and the due process requirements of the hearing necessary to establish or reject a custody case based on jurisdiction.”