Mother appealed the denial of a  motion to dismiss her husband’s complaint for divorce and child custody, challenging the trial court’s jurisdiction under the UCCJEA.  The trial court was AFFIRMED finding the trial court had jurisdiction over custody matter under OCGA 19-9-61(3); though appellant filed for custody court in West Virginia one month prior to present action, West Virginia dismissed action on jurisdictional grounds, specifically finding that appellant still had Georgia diver’s license, was registered Georgia voter and had credit card bills, utility bills and student loans coming to her Georgia address.

From:  Fulton County Daily Report 9/18/2009

Cohen v. Cohen, Ao9A0843 (09/02/09)

Attorneys:  Dwight T. Feemster, James C. Metts III.

Judge:  Perry Brannen Jr., Chatham Superior Court; Appellant Judges Doyle, Blackburn, Adams.