Kriebel v. Kriebel

OPINION

Justice NEWMAN.

The issue presented in this case is whether the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act, 28 U.S.C. § 1738A (PKPA), is the controlling authority in determining if Pennsylvania has continuing jurisdiction of a custody matter where Pennsylvania courts had initial jurisdiction, but the custodial parent has moved the children to another state and the non-custodial parent remains in Pennsylvania.

Facts and Procedural History

Appellee, Cynthia L. Kriebel (Mother) and Appellant, Gary A. Kriebel (Father) were married on July 5, 1980 and separated in May of 1993. They were divorced on…