Legal Question in Family Law in Minnesota

Ex-Husband has taken daughter

My daughter has been living with me for the past 4 years, I never got a copy of the divorce and when she went to MN for her yearly visit with her father, he has now refused to send her home. He had told me we had joint custody, now he says he has custody. Do I have to go to MN to modify the the custody order or can I do it in Nevada? He has not paid more than $400 toward helping me in any given year. A copy of my divorce is on it's way, but I need answers now. School starts on August 23, so I don't have much time.


Asked on 7/27/99, 9:22 am

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Re: Ex-Husband has taken daughter

The answers depend largely on what your court order says. If you were awarded physical custody, you may be able to file a certified copy of your divorce decree in Nevada and bring a motion there. If it is joint custody (which seems unlikely) the proper venue may be Minnesota. The quickest way to attack the problem is to have an attorney bring an ex-parte motion in Minnesota seeking an Order to return the child to Nevada immediately. A hearing would have to be held at a later date. It may be possible for you to appear by telephone.

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Answered on 7/29/99, 3:21 pm


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