Legal Question in Family Law in Georgia

Do I have to go back to GA to file or can I file in CA?

I filed for modification in 1998 in GA (after divorce in 1996) for both kids, I was given full custody of my oldest then 15. Judge felt son, then 8, was too young to take away from dad saying ''he needed a male influence''. Daughter and I moved to CA, Was told any filings regarding kids would have to be done in GA (it may be in the papers the judge signed not sure). Ex husband called first week of Dec, told me that I needed to take son to CA after Xmas, same day he took son to our daughters home in GA and left him until I arrived Dec 15th. Got ticket, son now in CA. Made ex write statement (until I got home to file proper papers) giving permission to bring son to CA and relieving me of child support as long as son is with me. Signed by him, son, myself and a witness. Son is now a resident of CA do I still have to file in GA or can I file in CA? Son will be 16 in March. I am not married but I have lived with my boyfriend for 2 years. Son has own room, boyfriend has daughter that visits every other w/end. So it is the 3 of us. I hope I have given the information needed. I know GA laws are different from CA. Thank you in advance for any help offered.


Asked on 1/10/06, 9:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Do I have to go back to GA to file or can I file in CA?

The law controling custody and visitation between the states is pretty much the same in every state. The first question is "does father still live in GA?" If he is still lives in GA you may have to file the petition in GA. Discuss this with attorney then all of the facts will be analyzed in making a decision.

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Answered on 1/13/06, 1:07 am


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