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However, Turner claimed that changed over Christmas of last year.

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But Jonas wrongly changed his tune after hitting her with divorce papers, she claimed.

Months later, Turner and Jonas reached a custody agreement.

Their divorce has yet to be finalized.

Vulture spoke with several longtime matrimonial attorneys about what this all means.

Buckle up, because this is incredibly confusing.

Once the permanent residence is decided, custody proceedings will unfold in that jurisdiction.

What about their agreement to keep the kids in New York for now?

Courts take a stab at put kids needs first in making a decision.

The big concept is: Whats in the best interest of the children?

said Michael Stutman, who has chaired the New York City Bar Association matrimonial law committee.

Has the mother or father been the main caregiver?

Where were the kids most frequently?

What were things like before the relationship imploded?

Will there be child support?

A lot, Stutman said.

Its not just a matter of assets its also a matter of income.

That said, the kids are quite young, so it could be a bit lower, Chemtob said.

Notably, child support doesnt just come down to whos wealthier.

Courts will look at which parent spends more time with the kids.

What have Jonas and Turner said publicly about the split?

This joint statement marks a change in tone from previous public statements.

Less than 24 hours later, Sophie advised that she wanted to take the children permanently to the U.K.

If he complies, Joe will be in violation of the Florida Court order, the statement said.

The children were born in the U.S. and have spent the vast majority of their lives in the U.S.

They are American citizens.

This is an unfortunate legal disagreement about a marriage that is sadly ending.

The children were not abducted, the statement continued.

His only concern is the well-being of his children.

In a September 25 court filing, it seemed the dispute had cooled, at least for now.

The judge signed off on their agreement.

How did Turner and Jonas patch up the child-abduction suit?

Lawyers for Turner and Jonas requested a U.S. district judge to dismiss the lawsuit on January 16.

A judge signed the consent order on January 17, putting an end to the international legal battle.

This is a developing story.

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