Wht to do if my daughter is 16 and wants to change her primary residence to my house?
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Wht to do if my daughter is 16 and wants to change her primary residence to my house?
Her father is always interfering when she is at my house. We have tried to repair their relationship but it seems hopeless.
Asked on August 29, 2012 under Family Law, Arizona
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
It is often in the teenage years that children wish to switch parents, so to speak. You are going to have to petition the court to change the custodial parent from him to you. She is old enough to speak with the judge. Now, the judge does not want to hear that he is "too strict" or "won't let me hang out with my friends." They want to hear that she wishes at this age to foster her relationship with you, her mother, The fact that she is the same sex and a teenager can be a plus. Get help. Good luck.
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