Ruff v. Knickerbocker
Court of Appeals of Washington
1Opinion of the CourtSweeney, J.
¶1 — Jurisdiction in interstate child custody disputes is governed by the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), chapter 26.27 RCW; 9 pt. 1A U.L.A. 649 (1999). It is detailed, specific, and mandatory. Here, a Washington superior court assumed jurisdiction of an interstate custody dispute after a Montana district court had exercised jurisdiction. The court did not have the authority to do that under the UCCJEA. We reverse the court’s order and remand for further proceedings.
FACTS
¶2 Jamie Ruff and Dennis Knickerbocker lived in Shelby, Montana, when their daughter,…
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