Thomisee v. Pearson’s Empirical Analysis
1985
Citation profile
2
cited by 2 later decisions
2
states following
July 1991
most recently cited
2 state decisions
Relationships
Relies on Lang v. Lang · 409 So. 2d 570 - Dillon v. Medellin · Eicke v. Eicke · 399 So. 2d 1231 - Eicke v. Eicke
Most-quoted passages
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“(2) It is in the best interest of the child that a court of this state assume jurisdiction because: (a) The child and his parents, or the child and at least one litigant, have a significant connection with this state; and (b) There is available in this state substantial evidence concerning the child's present or future care, protection, training, and personal relationships; or ....”
1 later decision quote this exact passage
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