Legal Question in Family Law in California

Daughter's Letter

I am filing pro per for modification of custody orders because my daughter (16) wants to live with me and I don't have physical custody, just joint legal. She wants to write a letter to the court stating her reasons for leaving her father's residence and moving to mine. Would such a letter be an appropriate item to include with my pleadings?


Asked on 7/18/06, 11:12 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Daughter's Letter

The court generally does not want children to become involved in these cases. Your child's desire can be presented to the court at an appropriate time. When a child is 16 the court will often allow the child live with the parent of their choice.

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Answered on 7/22/06, 12:33 am


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