Poliandro v. Springer

A putative father1 appeals an order dismissing his petition to determine paternity and for related relief. He argues the trial court erred in finding the State of Alabama had jurisdiction and was the proper venue. We agree and reverse.

On July 19, 1996, upon the mother’s petition, a Broward County judge entered a “Final Judgment on Injunction For Protection Against Domestic Violence.” The judgment awarded temporary custody of the minor child, born out of wedlock, to the mother. Both parents and the minor child resided in Florida at the time, and the court noted a paternity action was imminent.…