Registration of Out-of-State Family Law Orders in California

Three Decades of Combined Family Law Experience in San Diego County, California

Hard-fought divorce-related court orders from other states carry no automatic authority for enforcement in California. In order to enforce an order here from other states the orders must be registered here.

Registration orders from other states are most often conducted for people in a scenario such as this: One party lives in another state and the obligor (person required to pay child or spousal support) lives in California. The out-of-state party has won a judgment requiring the California resident to make payments or honor a custody arrangement. In order to make the order enforceable in California, the out-of-state resident works with a family law attorney to register it here.

If you have questions regarding the registration of orders from another state, either as a California resident or out-of-state resident, contact lawyers Elizabeth Lewis and Mary Naimish of the San Diego family law firm of Naimish & Lewis. We have handled family law concerns exclusively since 1994 and can provide experienced help in registering out-of-state orders regarding:

• Spousal support
• Child support
• Child custody
• Property division

By registering your out-of-state order in San Diego County or anywhere in California, you can work to legally enforce the order and your rights through wage assignments and other legal tools and devices.

Our team includes a lawyer certified by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization as a family law specialist and together Ms. Lewis and Ms. Naimish have resolved hundreds of family law challenges, including enforcement issues relating to jurisdiction and out-of-state residency. For more information regarding the registration of out-of-state orders, contact our firm for a no-charge discussion.

Contact Us

If you face a family law challenge in San Diego County, contact the attorney team of Naimish & Lewis. We offer free initial consultations, accept Visa, Master Card, American Express and Discover, employ two Spanish speakers and are conveniently located close to Liberty Station, formerly known as the Naval Training Center. We also offer payment plans. To contact our firm, call 619-817-8458 or 866-834-4075.