CALIFORNIA FAMILY LAW
...Procedure Before Trial/Hearing
......Jurisdiction-In Personam
.........Custody/Visitation
3 Cards On This Topic:

Jurisdiction for child visitation per UCCJA not same as required for child support order.

Mother did not consent to Cal. jurisdiction, either by appearing in Cal. to oppose pendente lite orders, or requesting relief related to custody and visitation under UCCJA.

Personal jurisdiction over out-of-state parent not required to make binding custody order under UCCJA.