IfI live in one state and I have a custody case in another, how do I get a mediation fee waiver or better yet how can I change my case to my state?
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IfI live in one state and I have a custody case in another, how do I get a mediation fee waiver or better yet how can I change my case to my state?
I live with 2 of my kids and my ex lived with our other 2 kids at their grandmas. We switched kids in the summer and I sent money for the other 2 for holidays. This went on for 6 years. Then my ex filed for custody of all 4 kids in her state without letting me know and then came to my state and took my children because she lied to the court and got full custody. I have 1 child now she abandoned, doesn’t even call. Half my paycheck is taken every week. Since this was my kid’s home state when she filed and I have one now, can I change the case to here. If not how do I find the mediation fee waiver?
Asked on August 8, 2012 under Family Law, Florida
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
The best way to try and transfer your family law matter presently venued in another state than the one you reside in is to consult with a family law attorney in the state you reside in to see if such can be done by way of either a stipulation dated and signed by your "ex" or by a petition. My experience is that if one state has had jurisdiction over a family court matter for a significant period of time, it is difficult to get it transferred to another state.
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