Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: Legal Custody

The procedure depends upon your relationship to the child and whether there is a current child custody order. The facilitator's office can assist you on this. Good Luck, Pat McCrary

Re: Legal Custody

My office would be happy to consult with you on this issue. Please call to schedule either an appointment or teleconference monday. I will be out of the office until wednesday I believe.

Regards,

JDH, Esq.

Re: Legal Custody

First, you have to establish jurisdiction. The child has to be in Cal at least 3 months and there is no custody order in any other state.

Second, you have to be a parent or apply for guardianship.

Third, file with the court and give notice to the other parent/s or guardians.