Q: I have a strange situation. My husband was sexually assaulting me without my permission for months, and I finally left
We have a 4 year old daughter..no divorce paperwork has been filed as of yet. I came to California temporarily because i had an opportunity to be in a band that does Vegas shows and would've been very lucrative. I searched near my home in Michigan for a long time and could not find a job. I found a good day job at a BMW dealership in California making a lot of money. My husband is a truck driver and travels all over the country. Can i move my daughter from Michigan to California?
A: Since this question pertains to a hot issue in family law court (move-away/relocation) you need a consultation with a family law attorney. An attorney would need to explore your living situation in California, and it's a good fact that you're living in California now. There's a possibility you may acquire jurisdiction in CA if you haven't already based on when you moved and the circumstances around the move. You may be able to file in CA if you acquired jurisdiction in CA and you may be able to litigate in CA. If jurisdiction is in Michigan, you can ask to move to CA with the child. Considering you have a job in CA and your husband is a truck driver, you may have a good shot at this request. Since your husband travels all over the country as a truck driver, that would be one solid factor in your corner. Definitely seek a consultation with a family law attorney. Since certain facts could alter the case, a lawyer really can't provide a definitive answer on this forum.
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