Interstate custody issues

Interstate custody issues arise when parents or guardians live in different states and there’s a dispute over where a child should live or who should make decisions for them. These issues are governed by laws like the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), which helps determine which state has authority to make custody decisions based on factors like the child's current residence and the child's best interests. Resolving these disputes often involves courts in both states to establish jurisdiction and enforce custody or visitation orders consistently across state lines.