Q: What should I do?
I filed for custody in klamath county or. My childs father picked him up and took him to calif. I have tried to serve my ex. But have been un able to do so. I can not locate him and he avoids service. No current custody order in place.
A: If you've made reasonable efforts to personally serve him to no avail, you may ask the court for an order authorizing service by publication. If he doesn't respond within 30 days, then you may obtain a default custody judgment. Once you have the custody judgment, you can obtain a writ of assistance directing local law enforcement to take the child and give the child to you. Once you have a custody judgment, law enforcement may be more willing to assist in locating him.
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