Legal Question in Family Law in California

Differing state child custody laws

Which state child custody laws apply--where the baby was conceived or where the baby was born?


Asked on 3/14/08, 1:21 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Phillip Lemmons, Esq. Phillip Lemmons APC, Attorneys at Law

Re: Differing state child custody laws

if the baby currently lives in the state in which is was born, then that state has jurisdiction. jurisdiction is based on the parents residency at the time the legal action is brought.

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Answered on 3/14/08, 1:33 pm


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