Legal Question in Family Law in California

Minors counsel is a two edged sword. This attorney has the obligation to advocate what would be in the child's best interest. Many times parents mistakenly believe the children's attorney will support their position when in fact the position they support may not actually support either parent! Minors counsel is not free. The court would typically order one or both parents to pay those attorney fees. Rather than focusing on an attorney for your child, you should hire an experienced family law attorney to protect your legal rights.

Since your zip code is San Diego County, I will assume that your case is filed in San Diego County. The court system has drastically reduced the use of minor's counsel and if one is appointed that attorney would be paid by the parties. Since you have physical custody you have a presumptive right to move, however, this is an issue that the court has jurisdiction to decide since you have joint custody. Your case is a move-away type of case which can potentially take several months. I have taught two seminars to attorneys on such cases in the El Cajon court and can tell you that no one can give you a definitive answer on this. You need an attorney to represent you. Good Luck, Pat McCrary