Legal Question in Family Law in California

I Have A 2yr. Old Son That I Have Been Taking Care Of For 7 Months Now. I Now Live In California,His Mother Lives In Arizona. As She Is Not Stable In Her Life. All She Does Is Threaten Me With Kiddnapping Charges.Whenever I Go Back To Az. She Just Throws Him Back To Me. Whwere Do I File For Custody,In Az Or California?


Asked on 12/13/09, 11:36 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Tina Chen Law Office of Tina Chen

If you have lived in California for 6 months, you can file in California. You would file in the County where you have resided for the past 3 months.

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Answered on 12/18/09, 2:50 pm
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Ms Chen is correct if there is not a custody case open in Arizona. Arizona would retain jurisdiction as long as mother resides in Arizona. A consultation with an attorney will provide you with a more complete and accurate response than you will receive over the internet.

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Answered on 12/18/09, 10:25 pm
James Obecian law office san diego

California. This office can prepae the pleadings for you to assure your best chance of success. Contact me directly. 619 379-3400.

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Answered on 1/26/10, 9:40 am


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