Legal Question in Family Law in California

Re: Stop filing in Florida to file in California? Why?

California is the home state of the child and Florida probably does not have jurisdiction over the child to determine custody and visitation issues.

Re: Stop filing in Florida to file in California? Why?

You can file in FL if you would like. FL will take jusridiction if youhave been a resident for more than 6 months. The laws on Divorce vary from state to state. I dont know how the laws differ there on the issues that you may have in your particular divorce. You can continue to file in whatever place has jurisdiction.

Re: Stop filing in Florida to file in California? Why?

Just to add a thought to my colleague's answer, she might want you to drop the Fl case so she can gain control over the case out there. I would not be inclined to transfer it just because she wants you to.

Re: Stop filing in Florida to file in California? Why?

If you file first then FL will have jurisdiction over the dissolution. I'm not sure if that's good or bad from a legal strategy point of view, but you will not have to fly to Cali for the hearing. You should discuss it with a FL attorney, but you might want to serve her before she serves you and keep the matter in FL.