Is it possible to find out if the other parent has filed?

[ocgirl26]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA

Is it possible to find out in the other parent has filed papers by going down to the court house and looking up your/their name?

Also, can a parent have a lawyer file even if that parent is in another country?

Thank you very much for your time

 

[Ohiogal]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? CA

Is it possible to find out in the other parent has filed papers by going down to the court house and looking up your/their name?

Also, can a parent have a lawyer file even if that parent is in another country?

Thank you very much for your time

Yes and yes. You can even call the courthouse and find out. But if they filed you should be served.

 

[CourtClerk]

You can even call the courthouse and find out.

That very well may not be true if the 2 parents in question were not married... paternity cases are confidential.

 

[Ohiogal]

That very well may not be true if the 2 parents in question were not married... paternity cases are confidential.

For some reason I was thinking divorce.

 

[2Mistakes]

That very well may not be true if the 2 parents in question were not married... paternity cases are confidential.

If she is a party to the paternity case (as in being mom), it confidential from her if potential baby daddy has filed to establish paternity?

Just curious on how that works out there.

 

[Ohiogal]

If she is a party to the paternity case (as in being mom), it confidential from her if potential baby daddy has filed to establish paternity?

Just curious on how that works out there.

She has to prove that she is a party which she cannot do over the phone.

 

[2Mistakes]

She has to prove that she is a party which she cannot do over the phone.

Oh, I gotcha.

Duh!

Must be the super glue!

 

[ocgirl26]

Thank you everyone for your responses. Paternity has already been established b/c the father signed an AOP at the hospital. This sparks two other questions... If I go down to the court house and ask if there has been anything filed under his/my name is he going to know that I did so? Also, how long after one parent files do they have to serve the other parent?

Thank you very much for your help. I have been reading on this site for a long time and have found it very helpful in many ways. This site has not only taught me things about the law but it has also taught me that our child needs to have a father and I will not stand in the way of that. I just don't want to be blindsided either.

 

[2Mistakes]

CC, is possible in Cali to do a docket search online?

In my county, I can search by many factors, or just last name.

I do occassionally go plug my name in there, just to make sure there isn't anything I don't know about.

I just would figure that if my po-dunk court system can be checked online, maybe you guys have that capability?

 

[CourtClerk]

CC, is possible in Cali to do a docket search online?

Not for paternity cases. Why? Because they're confidential

In my county, I can search by many factors, or just last name.

Divorce, yes. Paternity, no. Civil, yes. Unlawful detainer? For the first 60 days of the case, no. Child Support started by CSSD, yes.

would figure that if my po-dunk court system can be checked online, maybe you guys have that capability?

Again, it depends on the TYPE of case.

 

[CourtClerk]

Thank you everyone for your responses. Paternity has already been established b/c the father signed an AOP at the hospital. This sparks two other questions... If I go down to the court house and ask if there has been anything filed under his/my name is he going to know that I did so?

You can only inquire regarding a case where YOU are involved, not him. Who cares whether he finds out or not? Unless someone mentions it, or he sees you in the courthouse, there's probably not a way for him to find out. No one cares personally about your particular case. You are only one in thousands...

Also, how long after one parent files do they have to serve the other parent?

That depends on many factors.

 

[truebluemd]

it may vary by state and county. In my county, you can go to the courthouse and search on the computer by party name, amonth many other options, regardless of the type of case it is. you can also pull the file and look through it. You can also call and give the party's name. They will tell you what was filed. They dont ask you if you are a party (although the should). I guess its technially public record