My cousin file for separation in California and for sole custody of there only child but couldn’t file for divorce because she has not lived in California for 6 months yet, which is a requirement. Then he files for divorce in Nevada where he lives. Who gets jurisdiction in this case? And if he gets it will there be more of a chance that he’ll take the baby (okay she’s 6 but to me she the baby)???
2007-01-15 07:55:26 · 4 answers · asked by emely o 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Maybe split the time with the kids? Ever think about that? Why should the father be away from the kids?
Let me guess kids are better off without their fathers in their life, right? Even though it was prob the wife who filed for divorce.
Divorce is legalized child abuse. Make it as easy on the kids as possible and let them see their daddy.
2007-01-15 08:01:00 · answer #1 · answered by Interested 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The court who holds jurisdiction is the one where all requirements are met at the time of filing. Now unless the mother is ruled unfit as way of child and/or drug/mental charges, the courts will usually award her custody and support so neither state matters when it comes to custody
2007-01-15 08:03:32 · answer #2 · answered by Arthur W 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He will get jurisdiction and no that has nothing to do with the custody part of the divorce. The cout doesn't decide custody/support based on where the parents live they base custody on what is best for the child.
2007-01-15 08:01:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all boils down to who gets served with the complaint first. If he serves her first with the complaint, Nevada has jurisdiction. If she serves him first, California has jurisdiction.
2007-01-15 08:03:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋