Jackson v. Hendricks

¶ 1. Lakeisha Jackson and Brenda Edwards appeal from a family court order that awarded Thomas Hendricks legal and physical parental rights and responsibilities for Elijah Hendricks. Appellants contend that: (1) the Vermont family court lacks jurisdiction over this matter because the Florida courts are a more appropriate forum; and (2) even if it has jurisdiction, the family court has no authority to terminate Brenda Edwards’ guardianship of the child, which was instituted by order of the Connecticut probate court. We reject these arguments and affirm the family court.

¶ 2. The family court…