Walz v. Walz

BERGER, Judge.

Phillip Walz ("Plaintiff") filed an amended complaint seeking custody of his two minor children, amongst other requests, on October 13, 2016. A Custody Order was filed September 21, 2017 granting Plaintiff sole legal custody of the minor children, and joint physical custody with Aleece J. Walz ("Defendant"). On appeal from the Custody Order, Defendant contends that the trial court lacked subject matter jurisdiction to conduct the child-custody proceeding, make an initial child custody determination, and exercise emergency jurisdiction. Defendant further argues that the trial…