Legal Question in Family Law in California
sister state law for guam
We were divorced in GUAM where my spouse was a government employee at the time. I am supposed to have joint custody of children. I have lived in California prior to divorce and for three years. My ex-spouse doesn't live in GUAM now and moved out of the country with the children. How do I move jurisdiction from GUAM to California; and can that be done in the Courts here in the Continental United States(i.e California)? Thank you
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Re: sister state law for guam
If the chldren have not lived in California for the last 6 months, you probably cannot get jurisdiction in California. Get a consultation with a family law attorney who is familiar with interstate and international law to see if there is some theory by which you can get jurisdiction over the custody issue. Otherwise, you may need to go to Guam or the Country where the children are currently residing. Good Luck, Pat McCrary
Re: sister state law for guam
Yes. But, it depends upon where your ex lives. If she lives in a country that follows the Hague Convention, then, there are means by which you can enforce custody orders. You really need an attorney for this kind of thing. The Hague Convention is an international treaty. There are alot of legalities involved.
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