Custody Issues When the Opposing Party Resides in a Different State – Men’s Divorce Podcast
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About This Episode
On this episode of the Men’s Divorce Podcast, Scott Trout, CEO & Managing Partner of Cordell & Cordell, and Enrico Zanella, Senior Litigation Attorney, chat about the real-world challenges of custody when parents live in different states.
Together they break everything down, such as, the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), which helps figure out custody matters between states. This episode dives into the term “home state” and why it matters so much, especially when a child hasn’t lived in one state for six months.
Mr. Trout and Mr. Zanella discuss exceptions to the rules, like emergencies or situations where the court might have a say. They also get into the nitty-gritty of a parent wanting to move a child out of state, exploring when courts might say yes or no based on what’s best for the kid. If you’re dealing with custody headaches across state lines, this episode is your guide to making sense of it all.
If you are facing divorce and not sure where to turn, contact a Cordell & Cordell divorce attorney.
Joseph E. Cordell is the Principal Partner at Cordell and Cordell, P.C., which he founded in 1990 with his wife, Yvonne. Over the past 25 years, the firm has grown to include more than 100 offices in 30 states, as well as internationally in the United Kingdom. Mr. Cordell is licensed to practice in the states of Illinois and Missouri and received his LL.M. from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Joseph E. Cordell was named one of the Top 10 Best Family Law Attorneys for Client Satisfaction in Missouri.