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Everyday Law · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Sep 30, 2026 · 2025-10091 · Appeal

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Mom and dad fight over who gets their child

A mother took her child to New York after a divorce; the dad wants custody enforced from Nebraska.

TL;DR

  1. 1The dad got custody from a Nebraska court.
  2. 2The mom took the child to New York anyway.
  3. 3She says the New York court shouldn't follow Nebraska's order.

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