WHEN WILL NEW YORK HAVE JURISDICTION OVER A FLORIDA DIVORCE THAT INVOLVES TIME SHARING & CHILD SUPPORT? DIFFERENCES FL v. NY ?

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   Heather MorcroftPro

   Winter Park Family Law Attorney

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   Answered September 27, 2012 03:44. Order entered by FL court and she only left two weeks ago, so FL still has jurisdiction. After six months in NY, NY will have jurisdiction, but it may be FL or NY law, depending on many things. You should get an attorney now to help you with these issues.

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2. Licensed in FL

   

   Brittney Gutin

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   Answered September 27, 2012 06:03. I agree with my colleague. You should immediately consult with a local attorney who can go through what occurred in this case and see if there is anything to be done. If you wait to long it will be possible that NY will have jurisdiction and then it will be even more difficult to remedy.

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3. Licensed in FL

   

   Daniel Bachert

   West Palm Beach Divorce / Separation Lawyer

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   Answered September 27, 2012 07:27. As previously indicated any appeal you wish to file would be in Florida and you have 30 days from the date of the order to file your notice of appeal.
   
   Sincerely,
   
   Daniel Bachert, Esq.
   The Bachert Law Firm, P.A.
   330 Clematis Street, Suite 222
   West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
   (561) 653-3951
   Palm-Beach-Divorces.com

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