Legal Question in Family Law in California
Childen's rights
Can a non-custodial parent file a petition with the court in behalf of the children?
Asked on 7/20/01, 12:18 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson
Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law
Re: Childen's rights
A non custodial parent can file a motion for a chang of custody of the child or children from the custodial to non custodial parent. That is the request for change in custody is filed by the parent for the parent. The right to custody belongs to the parent not the child.
Answered on 7/23/01, 2:04 am