Legal Question in Family Law in California
I want to file paperwork for visitation rights for my kids but they live in Texas. I have no way of contacting the other parent. What do i do
2 Answers from Attorneys
If the children reside in Texas, then it's most likely that you will need to file a request modifying parenting in that jurisdiction. Please contact an experienced Texas attorney to explore your legal options.
Interstate child custody and visitation is a very complex area of the law. There a number of questions that have to be answered. First was a child custody and visitation order made in California. Second how long have the children been in Texas. Third if there is an existing California visitation order, did mother have a court order or agreement that she could move the children to Texas. Fourth how much contact have you had with your children. The answers to these questions will lead to other questions. Contact a California attorney with experience in interstate custody and visitation experience.