QUESTION
Which state will take jurisdiction? I filed first in Nevada for custody and he filed in California 3 weeks later
Asked on Aug 09th, 2013 on Child Custody - Nevada
More details to this question:
He took off with our son while I was at work and fled to another state. He's been hiding my son from me and not allowing me much contact to no contact. I have been trying to have him served and his family has been lying as to his where about. I haven't seen my son since July 16th 2013 when I was leaving for work. I filed on July 17, 2013 and he filed August 6th along with a restraining order against me. I have court on less than a week and I am unsure as to what is going to happen at this rate
1 ANSWER
Presuming you and the child had been here for at least 6 months before litigation started anywhere, Nevada should have jurisdiction of this case. See "The Basics of Family Law Jurisdiction," posted at http://willicklawgroup.com/child-custody-and-visitation/. Interstate cases are, at best complicated and difficult, and I strongly urge you to retain qualified family law expert counsel.
Answered on Sep 01st, 2013 at 7:03 PM