Legal Question in Family Law in California
A child's choice
My daughter is 15-1/2 yrs. old. We just finished a not so ''objective'' court-ordered evaluation. My daughter's wants, views and expressed custodial desires were not clearly defined by the court evaluator. She expresses the desire to go before the judge in our case, and wishes to present facts that she feels the evaluator did not clearly present, and to tell the judge she wishes to spend about half her time between her father's home and mine. Will she be successful in obtaining what she wants if she goes before the judge, and will the judge give her the credibility the evaluation failed to project?
3 Answers from Attorneys
Reply: A child's choice
I would like to give you an answer, but there are too many variables, and one would have to review the 730 report in order to make an informed decision.
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Good luck to you!
Brian Levy, Esq.
www.calattorney.com
Re: A child's choice
You would do well by obtaining representation. The judge would be much more willing to allow the testimony if you had an attorney arguing the case and conducting the direct examination. Call me directly at (619) 222-3504.
Re: A child's choice
Depends on the judge, however, I believe the court will listen. At least she will know she had her say.
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