Legal Question in Family Law in California

I Don't Know What to Do!

I filed for custody of my children in the county that we live in. My ex knew that I filed, I told him the mediation and court dates, but was unable to serve him because he would disappear. He ended up filing also, in another county, suing me for custody. I was served and the next day, went to an attorneys office. Neither myself nor the paralegal could find a court date. The paralegal did some searching and found out that the hearing was that morning and I had missed it because I did not know. Since I did not show up, my ex was awarded custody and I had to hand him my kids today and the sherriff said that if I did not, I could be arrested. What do I do now?? Please help!


Asked on 2/10/07, 11:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
PATRICK MCCRARY PATRICK MCCRARY

Re: I Don't Know What to Do!

You need to file a motion to set aside the order from the other court. It hasn't worked well with a paralegal so far, so maybe you should try hiring an attorney. Good Luck, Pat McCrary

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Answered on 2/12/07, 10:45 am


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