The residency requirement in Maryland is 1 year . The courts in CA cannot decide custody of the child , he/she never lived there . She would be better served by moving back to S. Carolina especially if he hasn't already filed .
He is threatening to file for dual custody where he takes the child for alternating years,
>>>>>>>>>>>> Unlikely .
pays no alimony,
>>>>>>>>>>> SS terms under CA laws are more generous depending on the length of the marriage .
pays minimal child support,
>>>>>>>>>>>> CS will be decided in the state the child resides in , CA doesn't have jurisdiction .
and gives her no portion of their assets.
>>>>>>>>>>>> Haha .
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