Shanoski v. Miller

[¶ 1] Henry Shanoski appeals from the judgment of the Superior Court (Cumberland County, Crowley, J.) affirming the judgment of the District Court (Portland, Bradley, J.) granting Marjorie Miller’s motion to decline jurisdiction. Shanoski and Miller are divorced, and this case arose from a dispute regarding Shanoski’s visitation with their daughter. Shanoski argues the court failed to apply the Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act (PKPA), 28 U.S.C.A. § 1738A (1994 & Supp.2000), to resolve a jurisdictional conflict between Maine and North Carolina. He further argues the court abused its…