Legal Question in Family Law in California
i have three children with my ex-husband, and i am seeking sole custody vs. joint. the divorce was granted in CA, where he still lives. i am now living in TX (meet 6-month residency requirement). i want to register the judgment here, and modify in CA. the CA court said they "...reserve jurisdiction over the Child Support order." HOW DO I PROCEED? and how could CA still retain jurisdiction, if i'm now a legal resident of TX?
1 Answer from Attorneys
If your divorce decree was in California and you are now living in TX, then you need to domesticate the orders in TX and then modify them in TX. Child support shouldn't be hard since you can contact the local department of child support to have them start collecting or modifying support for you. The custody matter you will have to get some assistance or figure it out from a local attorney.
For self represented individuals you can consult with the family law facilitator self help center at your local court house.
As always please consult a local attorney prior to taking legal action. Good luck. Also please check out my Santa Clara County Family Lawyer blog.
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San Jose, CA. 95126
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