Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

17 yr old wants to live with father

can a 17 yr old move in with there father if there about to be 18 in a month? Does the child have a choice now?


Asked on 9/26/07, 9:18 am

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Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: 17 yr old wants to live with father

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Not really. From a practical standpoint, it may take the mother more than the month to have a hearing on the issue, however, thus making it a moot point.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 9/26/07, 10:31 am


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