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Later, Jones filed for primary physical custody of the children, citing Boring’s history of contempt in observing the visitation schedule set by rhe court and her attempts to unilaterally remove the children from Pennsylvania. The court found “convincing reasons” that being in Jones’ custody wouldihe in the best interest of the children and awarded her primary physical custody. That ruling was appealed by Boring, contending that because she was the children’s biological mother and former primary custodian, they could not be removed from her custody without a finding that she is unfit, a very high standard. The Pennsylvania Superior Court found that argument to be invalid and upheld the lower court’s decision to grant primary physical custody to Jones. Boring then appealed that ruling, which the Pennsylvania Supreme Court refused to consider. Low Rates! CallUS Today! 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