Legal Paperwork Issue

[mdgtfrmhll]

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

Jr. and I live in California and Pops lives in WA. We all lived in WA when our parenting plan was filed back in May of 2002. Everything is pretty smooth between us, with the exception of the occasional but small, workable issues.

My question is this: a few months ago I called down to the court facilitator of the County where our original plan was filed to ask a questions and was informed by her that since Jr. didn't live in there and hadn't since Feb of 05, they did not have jurisdiction over our case. I have never filed the paperwork in CA to move the case to CA. Like I said, we get along and the filing fee is outrageous. Is it okay to let this continue the way it has been for the past four years? Again, except for small, but workable issues, pops and I get along and are able to do what is best for Jr.

I do not want to cause problems between pops and I for no reason and if it is okay to continue the way we are, I think that would be best, but I would like a legal opinion on the matter. Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[kkotrous]

I went through this exact same scenario not too long ago.

If you intend to file any modification to the custody order (parenting time, support, etc.). You will have to transfer (and pay the filing fees) the case to the county in which the child resides.

I know it is really expensive, but it does make it so much easier when (and there is a good chance you will) you modify the original order.

Good luck!