If my son and I live in 2 different states, what state do I get a lawyer in to get full custody of him?

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If my son and I live in 2 different states, what state do I get a lawyer in to get full custody of him?

Asked on December 27, 2012 under Family Law, Georgia

Answers:

Paula McGill / Paula J. McGill, Attorney at Law

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

In most instances, if there isn't a custody order and your child has lived in his current state for six months or more, that state has jurisdiction and you need an attorney who practices in that state.  If another state issued an order, and one of the parents still lives in that state, that state may also have jurisdiction.  Because of support and custody issues, it will be better if you have an attorney who is licensed in your state and the state where your child currently resides.  It saves money in the long run and you can meet the attorney in a local office.  You can google attorneys  to find a mult-jurisdictional attorney.  

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 11 years ago | Contributor

Given the fact pattern that you have written about I suggest that you contact the local county bar association where the child support order pertaining to your child is located. The bar association in such county should give you 3 to 5 names of competent attorneys in the field of family law that you can interview for your needs.


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