Fort Mohave, AZ asked in Child Custody, Domestic Violence and Family Law for California

Q: Hello I was granted a emergency leave the state custody order from California, I established residency for me and my 2

Kids this was happening during covid and I had advocates that was informing me they would step in due to a restraining order never did..I live in arizona and missed court dates I was not informed of now my ex who is a 15 year violent career criminal has 2 strikes and has 4 page felony rap sheet I have never been in trouble ...now is saying he has sole physical custody the paper that was given to my mom no notarized no signed copy

1 Lawyer Answer
Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: MUCH MORE INFO NEEDED

YOU NEED TO CONSULT WITH A CRIMINAL LAWYER IN CALIF IF THAT IS WHERE THE CASE IS PENDING.

THERE WOULD BE A BENCH WARRANT OUT FOR YOUR ARREST IF YOU FAILED TO APPEAR.

DO NOT JUST SURRENDER YOURSELF WITHOUT USING A LAWYER.

BE CAREFUL DISCUSSING THINGS ON AN OPEN FORUM LIKE THIS.

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