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How do we apply for child custody in AZ for child living in KY. Just notified after 11 yrs about child.

My husband was just notified that he has a child in KY that is almost 11 yrs old. Never notified previously. Grandmother of child has custody, mother serving time in detention center. How do we file for custody?

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You have to file in Kentucky. Arizona has no jurisdiction over the child and will not hear the case. You need a KY family law attorney. Look on Avvo.

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