I’m going to the court again to ask for emergency custody of my child. Last time, I didn’t have enough proof, maybe because I didn’t explain things well on my paperwork. This time, I wrote everything down and got a lawyer to help me at the hearing. My child’s dad recently moved out and sold his car. My kid, who’s 6 years old, told me that his dad often takes him to Mexico on weekends with his girlfriend. My child is fair-skinned with blond hair and blue eyes, doesn’t speak the language there, and seems sick when he comes back. Some parts of Mexico have travel warnings, and I worry my child might be targeted because of how he looks. I’ve been trying to get divorced for 4-5 years, but my child’s dad fights it every time. In one of my divorce requests, I offered to share custody equally, but he wanted full custody and didn’t pay the court fees. I’m scared my child will be taken to Mexico and not come back. Right now, we don’t have any official custody orders. I told his dad my worries, but he says he can do what he wants until the court decides. He won’t even tell me where he lives now. I feel really stuck and don’t know what to do. Can anyone help me figure out what to do next? Thanks.
Someone might need emergency custody in California to protect a child from immediate harm. This could be due to abuse, neglect, or a dangerous living situation. Emergency custody ensures the child’s safety while longer-term arrangements are made.