Legal Question in Family Law in California

Venue

My daughter moved from N. Ca. to the Bay Area (130 mi). She has custody of her daughter who is eight. She has difficulty driving long distances and is being treated for agoraphobia and other illness. Her doctor has written a letter for her file, stating that driving freeways and in lots of traffic is hazardous to her.

The court hearings have been held in Sacramento county since her daughter was born. She was never married or lived with the father. My question is: can she get a change of venue to Alameda country being that she is, now, living with us ( for almost a year) for the indefinite future? And if so, how do we go about it? Do we need an attorney, or can she do it herself? If so, what forms? Thank you


Asked on 4/06/09, 5:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Colin Greene Russakow, Greene & Tan, LLP

Re: Venue

Venue is guided in these circumstances by where the child resides, so yes, you may possibly change venue, but the judge has discretion. Individuals are always permitted to represent themselves, but these are not simple things to handle on one's own. You use a Notice of Motion form and an Application for Order and Supporting Declaration.

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Answered on 4/06/09, 9:48 pm


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