The lawsuit filed by Christian Nodal against his ex-partner Juelita Cazzuchelli, better known as Cazzu, In Jalisco A local judge has already approved this and the notification to the Argentine singer will be made through diplomatic channels in 2026.
Christian Nodal’s lawsuit against Cazzu It was presented on November 4, 2025 in the state of Jalisco, although the singer and her daughter live in Argentina.
The President of Supreme Court of Jalisco, José Luis Alvarez Pulidoconfirmed that the process is still in its early stages and stated in an interview with the journalist Ahtziri Cardenas Camarena How the process for custody and other rights of the daughter of both artists is progressing.
The President of the Supreme Court explained the lawsuit in this conversation It was approved a few days after its presentation, after examining the legal requirements and the arguments of the judge in the case.
The official pointed out that the process was still in its first phase pending notification to the defendant resident abroad. “Notification shall be made by means of a request for legal assistance” addressed to the authorities of Argentinaexplained Álvarez Pulido.
According to them, this international communication formalizes the Trapera’s participation in the Mexican process and allows her to assert her rights therein.
The notification will complete in 2026 through the appropriate diplomatic channels, as we are currently in the December holidays.
Although the President of the Supreme Court of Jalisco was repeatedly questioned about the specific reasons why a judge in Jalisco was allowed to accept the lawsuit presented by Christian Nodal, although The mother and the minor live in Argentinaavoided giving a detailed explanation. He repeated this throughout the interview could not publicly explain the judge’s reasonsit merely states that the decision is based on the legal and jurisprudential criteria contained in the file.
On this point he stated:
“Given a specific issue, let’s say, I wouldn’t be able to report it in a timely manner to a media outlet. The judge who received the case argued and justified certain reasons why he thought it was feasible.” said.
In the interview, Alvarez Pulido explained that the judge justified the admission of the proceedings on the basis of interpretative and reasoning criteria contained in the admission decision, a document reserved to the parties with a view to data protection and the girl’s welfare. “It would be irresponsible to speculate on this… The judge’s legal arguments are contained in his admission order. I, as president, do not have full access to the file because it is not my responsibility.” he pointed out.
The judge specified that the lawyers of cazzu You will be able to challenge the jurisdiction of the Mexican court through legal means such as: Objections or protective measures indirectly in federal courts. The judiciary, emphasized Álvarez Pulido, will only respond objectively to the approaches and requests formally presented by the parties.
As the President of the Court explained, Christian Nodal asked the judge Three main points in your lawsuit:
- It must be determined who has custody of the daughter he is withcazzu(i.e. deciding who you live with and under what conditions).
- That clear rules for living together and visits between Nodal and his daughter are established in order to maintain the emotional bond.
- That an interim maintenance is established means that the Nodal itself pays a monthly amount to cover the minor’s expenses and basic needs while the underlying matter is resolved.
“The original request that has been received focuses on seeking an arrangement in relation to custody, also in relation to cohabitation, in order to maintain that emotional bond and I understand that a request has been received to establish interim maintenance payments, but not to the responsibility of the person to be brought before the court.” explained.
The judicial official explained that the process is only at the initial stage and is awaiting compliance with the international notice. After this phase cazzu You can present your arguments and evidence to the Mexican court.
Álvarez Pulido emphasized that in this type of procedure, the parties have the choice of whether to litigate, seek an agreement or use alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. He pointed out that the Total duration of the process This will depend on the actions of the parties, the evidence requested and the appeals filed.
On practical matters, the President clarified that family proceedings in Jalisco are currently conducted in writing. This means that the complaints, applications and evidence will be integrated into the physical file, although the transition to procedural orality is expected from 2027. If a party requests this Presence of Nodal or Cazzu at the hearing and the judge admits the evidence, both could be citedregardless of nationality or residence abroad.
Regarding the protection of data and rights of minors, Álvarez Pulido warned the media and communicators against disclosing names and images.
He explained that in cases where the identity of a girl or son of public figures is made public, it can be inferred civil and even criminal liability if the free development of the personality is impaired in accordance with Mexican law.
He stressed that defamation is no longer a crime in Jalisco, but stressed the validity of numbers that protect the well-being of girls, boys and adolescents in both civil and criminal proceedings from possible damage to their identity or development. “The protection of information is fundamental… no images, names or information of any kind may be disseminated,” the judge said.
The family case is currently being processed in the Fourteenth Court of Family Affairs Jalisco. After notification, the probationary period may open the possibility of a personal appearance or trial between the parties, depending on the legal strategies of both sides.
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