Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: Child Custody

First, where do the children live? If they live with you in CA, you need to hire an attorney in Florida to file a motion for change of venue.

If the children live in Florida, you need to retain an attorney in Florida and request that you be given permission to appear by phone.

Re: Child Custody

If the children are in California and have been for the last 6 months, then Florida lacks jurisdiction. Contact me directly to stop this.

Re: Child Custody

I assume that there is already a custody order from the State of Florida. If that is the case, Florida retains jurisdiction until it relinquishes jurisdiction. You need advice from a Florida attorney. Resubmit your question to ask about Florida law, otherwise get a telephone consultation with a Florida attorney. That attorney can advise you whether Florida has jurisdiction. Include in your information, where the children live, and the county of the court that has issued any current custody orders. Good Luck, Pat McCrary