How to keep custody of my grandson?
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How to keep custody of my grandson?
I am a grandmother raising a grandson. He is 14 years old. His mother lost custody of him when he was 10 months old. I raised him until he was 4 years old. At 6 years old she lost custody of him again. I have been raising him since. She now wants custody of him. Does he have a say in who he wants to live with?
Asked on October 24, 2012 under Family Law, Florida
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Under the laws of all states in this country once a child reaches the age of thirteen (13) or so, the courts look more and more at where the child wishes to reside with respect to custodial issues assuming the minor can justify his or her request. I suggest that you consult with a real estate attorney to assist you and your grandson in the cusitdy issue you have written about.
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