Legal Question in Family Law in California
Change of custody
My 16 yr old stepson is moving in with us May 31,2003. His
mother will not fight the change of custody.We have had
custody of his 14 yr old sister since 1994. What form do we
file with the courts to make the change legal. Would like to
file something that would make the change legal without
appearing in court as we live out of town. She is on AFDC
for my stepson and her daughter and will need to notify the
county so we can stop paying child su
2 Answers from Attorneys
Reply: Change of custody
I would use a Stipulation & Order To Modify the underlying custody and visitation orders. You should also consider addressing the child support issue. If both parties agree and sign, and the form is properly prepared, it can be mailed in and you will never have to see the inside of a courtroom.
I suggest that you consult with an experienced family law lawyer. Experience is not expensive, it's priceless!
You will find some valuable information on various family law issues at my web site.
Good luck to you!
Brian Levy, Esq.
www.calattorney.net
Re: Change of custody
You should contact the AFDC office and notify them that the children are living with you. Until you can get a stipulation signed be sure that you have witnesses that the children are living with you. If there is a child support case open in the county in which you are living contact the local child support enforcement officer, and notify them that the children are living with you.
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