Q: I’m Lilli’s stepfather, her mother lives with me. Sorry for the confusion
A: Ahh, OK. There are two types of custody, legal custody and physical custody. I understand that the mother and father have joint legal custody in California. Physical custody is still being decided, but it seems that Lilli's mother has temporary physical custody. This is really a California law case, since the California courts have jurisdiction. Lilli's mother must petition the court to allow Lilli to move to IL with her. The father will probably fight this. Courts usually prefer the child stays in state where the court has jurisdiction to ensure the well-being of the child. Lilli's mother should discuss the options with the attorney handling the custody case.
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