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theresaric · Sep 17, 2012, 05:52 AM

Parent A and B divorced in Tennessee. Parent A had custody of minor child until he became unemployed and turned over custody of minor child to Parent B because at the time Parent B was working.

Now 3 years later Parent B is having trouble with minor child and wants Parent A to have custody again. (minor child is 7).

Here is the problem. Parent A lives in Florida and has for 3 years, Parent B lives in Tennessee. Yes Tennesse has jurisdiction over this case but is there anyway to get it transferred to Florida because of the cost of traveling back and forth to Tennesse for court?? And if so where can I find the forms used to file for this and also for the termination of the child support order.

Fr_Chuck · Sep 17, 2012, 07:08 AM

If both parents agree why is there traveling back and forth ? They hire an attorney together, work out all details, and submit motion to the judge.

No TN has jurisdiction

theresaric · Sep 17, 2012, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted by Fr_Chuck

If both parents agree why is there traveling back and forth ? They hire an attorney together, work out all details, and submit motion to the judge.

No TN has jurisdiction

Do you happen to know if I need to hire a lawyer in TN or is there a website that I can print forms and do this pro se

ScottGem · Sep 17, 2012, 08:17 AM

Family courts are generally less formal, you can contact the clerk of the court for the forms needed.

If A and B are willing for the modification of custody, then this should be simple. A letter to the effect that B is willing to accept custody, should be sufficient.

JudyKayTee · Sep 17, 2012, 08:18 AM

Originally Posted by theresaric

parent A and B divorced in Tennessee. Parent A had custody of minor child until he became unemployed and turned over custody of minor child to Parent B because at the time Parent B was working.

Now 3 years later Parent B is having trouble with minor child and wants Parent A to have custody again. (minor child is 7).

Here is the problem. Parent A lives in Florida and has for 3 years, Parent B lives in Tennessee. Yes Tennesse has jurisdiction over this case but is there anyway to get it transferred to Florida because of the cost of traveling back and forth to Tennesse for court??? And if so where can I find the forms used to file for this and also for the termination of the child support order.

Here is a site for TN forms. If the required forms are not listed you will need to take a look at the law and prepare your papers from scratch.

Only an Order can change an Order. Therefore, Court-ordered support can only be changed by another Court Order. A side agreement to "drop" child support does not change the original order. In theory the parent who is surrendering custody could go back to Court at any time to support the Court Order, even though it had been agreed that it would be terminated.