Q: How do I get my 2 week old daughter back from grandma who does not have custody?
He's not on the birth certificate. His family kicked me out while we were staying for a few days for his family to get to know the baby and wont give me my baby. He doesnt want the baby. His mother does and hes abusive i dont want my daughter there. Help!! And i dont know how california laws work. I thought single moms like myself get sole custody
A: You may be able to file a paternity case, if you were not married to him, in the state you lived in if jurisdiction can be established there. However, California may have jurisdiction, but it sounds like you were in California for only a few days. You may need to file a request for order for child custody and visitation in the proper jurisdiction. Courts generally have a self-help center, and you may want to look into hiring a family lawyer on a limited scope basis if you can’t afford a fully retained attorney. More facts are required to provide a thorough analysis.
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