Legal Question in Family Law in California

change of custody after ''abandonment?''

Hello, the father and I share joint physical and legal custody. He disappeared from my child's life 3 years ago. I'd like to file for full physical and legal custody. Will the court grant me this? We don't know where he is at, the D.A.'s office garnishes child support from his work but when my child writes him at the address they have, he does not respond.


Asked on 4/30/08, 5:24 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
PATRICK MCCRARY PATRICK MCCRARY

Re: change of custody after ''abandonment?''

You can file a motion to give you the custody orders that you request. He can be served by mail at that address. If her letters do not come back to you that would mean that someone is getting them. Good Luck, Pat McCrary

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Answered on 5/01/08, 10:10 am
OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES OCEAN BEACH ASSOCIATES

Re: change of custody after ''abandonment?''

I must see the petition filed by you and/or the D.A. and advise. You may be able to terminate the father's rights. Contact me directly.

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Answered on 4/30/08, 6:02 pm


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