As set forth elsewhere, it is not uncommon for one parent to deceive the other parent that they will be visiting family in another state for a short period only to return after the visit. The parent then requests additional time in other state or tells the other parent that they will be staying in the other state and not returning the children. If this occurs, it is imperative to file and serve either a dissolution action or parentage action in California right away and contact an attorney to obtain emergency orders to immediately return the children to California for a proper determination of a custodial plan. Time is literally of the essence as the failure to act immediately can result in the person meeting the residency requirement in the other state and potentially hiring multiple counsel to contest the matter in multiple states.
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If my former spouse has a business, but transfers the business to his/her new spouse's name, can this be a basis to modify spousal support in California? Read More
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If my California judgment or marriage settlement agreement does not specify that spousal support terminates on the death of my spouse, am I still obligated to pay support to his/her beneficiaries? Read More
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If the other parent is receiving occasional gifts from a friend or new significant other, is this a basis to reduce or modify child support? Read More