Legal Question in Family Law in California

Attorney?

My ex-wife and two children reside in Santa Clara County, CA, and I reside in San Diego, CA. I have received papers for child support from the Child Support Services of Santa Clara County. Do I need to get an attorney from there, or can I use an attorney from San Diego? Your assistance in this matter is appreciated.

Thank you


Asked on 6/05/06, 2:58 pm

4 Answers from Attorneys
PATRICK MCCRARY PATRICK MCCRARY

Re: Attorney?

Get an attorney in Santa Clara County. Two reasons, they are familiar with DCSS in Santa Clara County and you won't need to pay the attorney to travel there on your behalf. Good Luck, Pat McCrary

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Answered on 6/05/06, 4:33 pm
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: Attorney?

The matter will be transferred to the SD's DA's office once it is responded to. I have experience in these matters 18 yr.s Call me directly at 6192223504.

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Answered on 6/05/06, 10:25 pm
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Attorney?

My experience in these matters is different than that of Mr. Bravos. My experience is that the case for support is heard in the county in which the child lives. I would expect the child support case to remain in this county.

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Answered on 6/06/06, 1:13 am
Norman Gregory Fernandez, Esq. The Law Offices of Norman Gregory Fernandez & Associates

Re: Attorney?

I agree that the case will probably remain in Santa Clara county. In my experience the only time a case will be transferred to another county is when the children no longer reside in that county.

You can retain a lawyer from wherever you want in California, however it would probably be less expensive if you retained a lawyer from Santa Clara.

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Answered on 6/06/06, 2:35 am


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