If I have a custody order set in one county, can I file for a revision or a new order in a different county since I live in a different one now?
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If I have a custody order set in one county, can I file for a revision or a new order in a different county since I live in a different one now?
Asked on November 4, 2012 under Family Law, California
Answers:
Cameron Norris, Esq. / Law Office of Gary W. Norris
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The county where you have a custody order retains jurisdiction. If neither parent lives in the original county, then you have grounds to file a "motion to change venue"--asking the court to move the matter to your new county. You would use a request for order (FL-300) and request other relief being "change of venue." See Code of Civil Procedure § 397.5
If you don't want to deal with all of that--then simply file in your old county.
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