My question involves a child custody case from the States of: Missouri, Indiana, Washington.
I have court papers from Missouri. They labeled the file CEJ meaning they do not have jusrisdiction. Caregiver and child's last known location was Washington, and I am in Indiana. I cannot afford an attorney and free legal aid will not help with my case because it is too complicated. I have not seen my child for over 2 years although I have sent many certified letters and made phone calls. The phone number is no longer in service and the last certified letter sent was not signed.
My child is missing and the sheriff will not file a report stating I "should have done something sooner." Well I have been doing things, like calling, certified letters, trying to do contempt of court. However, I was just recently informed about a minor detail that would have been helpful 2 years ago that Missouri no longer has jurisdiction. How can I change jurisdiction when the child is missing, I cannot afford an attorney and legal aid will not help.
I have willingly offered to have the child flown out paying half the expenses. I just want to see my child again. I am worried for my child as the Caregiver and new spouse both have domestic violence charges against them (which is the only reason I know they live in Washington).
As for child support, I no longer make what I used to make. It is drastically less. This cannot be modified until a state has jurisdiction.
What can I do?

