Susanville, CA asked in Child Support, Divorce and Family Law for California

Q: Divorce from california involving child custody

My husband divorce ex from California to alabama she signed it saying she gave him sole physical custody in california even tho she has had the child his entire life. He has paid all his child support and has tried contacting her countless times even offered to pay all expenses so he could visit us in california, she denied that offer. She changes her number so he cant call his child.

1 Lawyer Answer

A: If the child resides in CA, the father can file for paternity, visitation, and child custody rights in CA courts, and he would need to have the documents filed on the mom via a process server. CA Courts' website provides necessary forms and self-help instructions, if he chooses to represent himself. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website, www.AliEsq.com. I practice law in CA, NY, MA, WA, and DC in the following areas of law: Business & Contracts, Criminal Defense, Divorce & Child Custody, and Education Law. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.

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