Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: Change of Venue - post divorce

You imply that the divorce was in CA. If that is the case, you cannot use KS courts to modify or enforce c/s. You can use KS courts to modify custody or visitation under the UCCJEA or UCCJA, depending on what legislation KS has adopted and how long you and the child have been living there.

You do have some options. If you can afford it, you can hire a lawyer in CA to enforce and/or modify the c/s. If not, you can go to the local KS c/s enforcement agency. They will then coordinate with the CA c/s enforcement agency to collect support. That method is slow, depending on which CA county is involved, but they have a lot of power, like the ability to revoke his driver's license.

Re: Change of Venue - post divorce

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NOW, IN RESPONSE TO YOUR INQUIRY --

When it involves child custody, visitation, and support, the state that made the original order will usually retain jurisdication, unless and until BOTH parents and the child leave that state. There may be exceptions under certain circumstances. Contact an experienced Family Law attorney in the county where the order originated for specific advice and possible representation on your behalf.

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Re: Change of Venue - post divorce

Actually, it is going to be easiest to enforce support where the obligor resides, because that is where his money is. What good is it going to do you if you get a judgment of support in Kansas? The government of Kansas cannot go into California and start seizing wages, bank accounts or property; only the government of the state where those things are at has the authority to seize those things. You can get a full faith and credit order in any state the obligor resides and thereby seize his money and stuff.