When a parent lives in another state or moves out of state, it can be difficult to know how to enforce a child support order or handle visitation. An experienced California interstate child custody lawyer can help you navigate the system.
At the Orange County Law Offices of David P. Schwarz, we have experience helping clients with parental relocation and child custody issues that cross state lines. Whether you need help enforcing an order to determining which court will hear your case, we can help you.
Get the legal support and representation you need. Contact our attorneys online, call us at 714-361-9875 or call us toll free at 877-387-7112 to discuss your case.
Jurisdictional Issues in Interstate Custody Cases
In any custody case that crosses state lines, jurisdiction is a key issue. Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA), the state where the child has resided for the last six months is considered the child's home state. A court in that state has jurisdiction over any new child custody actions.
With enforcement of existing orders, however, the issue of jurisdiction becomes more complicated. For example, if a parent needs to enforce a child custody order in another state, it can be difficult to determine which court has jurisdiction.
We can help you determine the court that should hear your case. In multi-state cases, it is especially important that the courts communicate with one another in order to reach a fair settlement. We will work to ensure that the correct court hears your case so you can seek the result you need in your custody action.
Custody, Moveaways and Child Support
If the custodial parent moves to another state, it may have an effect on your child support payments. The amount of child support you pay is dependant, in part, on the amount of visitation you have with your child. The more time you spend with your child, the less you have to pay. If your child moves out of state, you may need to pay more in child support.
If the custodial parent is moving, we can help you contest the out-of-state move to enforce your visitation rights. We will work to ensure that your rights are protected and that any changes in custody or visitation are in the best interests of your child.
Contact Our Attorneys to Discuss Orange County Relocation and Visitation Schedules
If you have questions about custody, visitation or out-of-state relocations, contact our law firm to set up a consultation.
