Which State Has Jurisdiction if the Custodial Parent Moves

[AmeliaOkam]

My question involves child support in the State of: NC/RI/IL

I am the custodial parent of a baby in NC. The father and I were never married. He was living in RI. NC sent paperwork to RI, a few weeks later he was served. His company has just relocated him to IL. Luckily he is here working on a visa from abroad, so he cannot change companies or "hide" easily. He is planning on attending the hearing with RI via phone in about six weeks, as he is no longer in the state. I spoke with my CS office in NC and they told me RI may decide to proceed with the case regardless of the fact he has moved. But they said there is also a chance that they will not want to pursue the case. NC offered to do the case assuming he cooperates. This would be easier, as I live here, and neither of us lives in RI. If it goes to IL, it will take a long time, as he will have to be served all over again, and IL is notorious for being slow. Does anyone know if RI specifically will want to finish this case or be willing to move it to NC? Also, if they do move it to NC, can he "slip through the cracks" while the case is in transit? I really don't want to hunt him down in IL... He claims he also wants to do it in NC, and I think he is inclined to cooperate, as he does not want to get in trouble with the law. Thanks for any input.

[Mr. Knowitall]

The child was born in what state, following a relationship that occurred in what state? A custody order, if one has been issued, was issued by what state?

[AmeliaOkam]

The child was conceived in TX, but was born and lives with me in NC. The father and I had a brief affair, but no longterm romantic relationship. No custody order has been made. He doesnt want to be involved w his son. He was served papers in RI, but transferred to IL. He has a phone interview w RI. Will RI transfer this to NC or just finish up the case there?

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This thread was my original, but the subject was changed by a moderator and is now inaccurate. The custodial parent (me) did NOT move. The non-custodial parent moved.