Change court Jurisdiction

cktamoore · #1 Sep 2, 2007, 05:31 PM

My son and I live in VA(have for 2 years). I have physical custody of him. The original order was in CA and I would like to know what form I need to have CA release jurisdiction. I would like to change it to his state of residence- VA. Thanks

cktamoore · Sep 3, 2007, 01:51 PM

I want to change the jurisdiction over the custody and visitation orders to Virginia so they can be modified here...since we live here. Virginia won't change the current order(out of California) until California releases jurisdiction. I don't know whether to use the "order to show cause-for modifacation" form or the application for transfer and order(UIFSA) to get this accomplished.

cktamoore · Sep 3, 2007, 02:00 PM

My son's biological mother lives in CA but like I said my son and I do not. She was just released from jail on several drug charges-mostly meth. I want to modify the order so she has supervised visitation here in our home state. Since I am active duty military and am on sea duty, I am not at liberty to just fly there to change the current order. I also do not have the financial means to hire an attorney to work for me there. That is why I want to change jurisdiction to our home state...he lives here, I live here and the visitation needs to be changed to ensure his safety.

GV70 · Sep 3, 2007, 02:03 PM

File in VA.

cktamoore · Sep 3, 2007, 02:03 PM

What is CCM? We got a temporary order from VA already but it is only valid until our next court date(here) in Nov. The judge said we have to request from CA that they relese juridiction....I am asking how to go about that.

GV70 · Sep 3, 2007, 02:09 PM

CCM?-it is Child Custody Modification.The judge was right-the mother lives in Ca,the order was form Ca...and that means Ca has jurisdiction.You have to go to Ca again and to file to change jurisdiction .

GV70 · Sep 3, 2007, 02:10 PM

You have to go to the Court which ordered custody.



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