Legal Question in Family Law in California
How do I get my child back?
My wife and I moved to a European country about 2 years ago. We have since had trouble and I'm back in the states. Where do I file for custody to get my son back to the US? In the state where we lived before we left, or the state where I live now or do I have to file in Europe? There is a divorce case pending in the other country. I have been back in the US for about 8 months now.
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: How do I get my child back?
If the child is in Europe...you need do the case there. You can also file something where you live now...but need to serve your ex-wife in europe. If you get an order from the court here...then it may help you get the custody in europe.
Re: How do I get my child back?
You need to hire an attorney and take this seriously. If there is a divoce case pending in the "other country" then that sounds like the right place to address the custody/visitation issues.