Certification of Jurisdiction

A Certification of Jurisdiction is a legal document that certifies that the court has jurisdiction over the parties and subject matter of a custody case. This certification is necessary to ensure that the court has the legal authority to make decisions related to the custody and visitation arrangement for a child. The certification may be based on factors such as the residency of the parties or the location where the child has lived for a certain period of time. Without proper jurisdiction, any orders issued by the court may be invalid or unenforceable.