Legal Question in Family Law in California

Reservation Law vs California Law

In a situation regarding child custody, an emergency temporary custody was granted by an Indian Reservation Judge just an hour before the same type of hearing was to be held in Superior Court. (When the mother was served with papers, she ran to the reservation first). The papers state that the Reservation laws stand and California laws have no bearing. Is this true? Is there anyway to have this heard in a Superior Court rather than a Reservation Court?


Asked on 2/27/09, 8:10 pm

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PATRICK MCCRARY PATRICK MCCRARY

Re: Reservation Law vs California Law

If the child is Indian, then reservation law applies. You should consult an attorney who understands child custody laws with respect to the reservation. Pat McCrary

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Answered on 2/28/09, 9:15 am


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