I've been having relationship issues with my wife of 8 years. She took our daughter 4.5 yrs to her mom's about 8 hours drive away for a week vacation. Instead she sent me legal papers to separate. She wants full custody giving me visitation rights. I'm shocked and looking advise

  • Should I find a lawyer where I live, or close to her?
  • I'm in California, what's the difference between separation and divorce?
  • I'm worried I'm not going to see my daughter. Can she take full custody?

Any other advice. Thx