Legal Question in Family Law in California

I have a 11 y.o. daughter I have been paying child support for. I never married her mother and I have a child support order through the DA's office. We have never been to court for a custody hearing and now the mother wants to move out of state. My daughter does not want to go and wants to stay with me. Since there has never been a custody order, can my ex-girlfriend move out of state with her without my permission? Do I have just as much right to my daughter as her mother? I have to act quick as her mother plans to move in 3 weeks.


Asked on 10/19/11, 8:55 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Schneider Family Law Center

You should get an attorney and file an Ex Parte emergency hearing for custody and to have the court prevent the move. Good luck.

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Answered on 10/19/11, 9:44 pm
Arlene Kock Law Offices of Arlene D. Kock APLC

Agreed.

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Answered on 10/23/11, 7:58 am


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