Me and my ex-wife have been diviorced almost a year now and she has full custody for our child. Now she want me to take custody of our kid which I am happy to do. The problem is she is located in Washington State while Im in Alabama. Do have to go to Washington for petition over there?
2006-12-13 20:07:36 · 9 answers · asked by keel4u 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Contact a lawyer and find out. good luck
2006-12-13 22:12:11 · answer #1 · answered by kelsey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The state that the child lives in had jurisdiction.
However, if both parties agree you can just have a notary public sign a piece of paper your wife fills out giving you custody.
2006-12-16 13:07:19 · answer #2 · answered by Akida 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would check in both states the requirements for that...being that washington state is where the custody initially took place you may have to have it transfered or reversed...i saw something about this on the peoples court yesterday...they said that whatever ruling was made in one state had to be honored by the new state..but i would check with both courts just to be sure things are done properly and you have back up info just in case something were to go astray..you did your homework...good luck
2006-12-13 20:12:45 · answer #3 · answered by michele m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must petition for custody in the State and county that the Children currently reside in.
2006-12-13 20:12:31 · answer #4 · answered by nkkidw040602 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really. All she has to do is to legally sign them over to you via the courts. The legal document is more important than actual possession of the kids, but you will probably have to go there to get them and if you have to, just tell her to get the paperwork started before you get there to save time. Good luck and Merry Christmas
2006-12-13 20:12:33 · answer #5 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look at the matter from the point of view of the poor child.
Give prference to his wish scrificing your own. Do what is better for him
This way you will be best parents.
2006-12-13 21:06:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have to... Maybe talk to an attorney to see what to do.
2006-12-13 20:12:06 · answer #7 · answered by Nikki 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately, yes
2006-12-13 20:09:40 · answer #8 · answered by RZA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, and best of luck to you!
2006-12-13 20:10:54 · answer #9 · answered by emtb9 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋