Legal Question in Family Law in Florida
My ex-husband and I divorced in 2001. My 14 year old daughter and I live in Missouri and her father resides in Florida. My daughter and I discussed her high school options and both agree that she should be home schooled. We called her father to inform him and he does not agree. I have full custody of our daughter. Does he have the right to force her to attend a high school or is the final decision mine? Please help. Thank you in advance
1 Answer from Attorneys
When you say "full custody" are you stating that you have sole parental timesharing or primary timesharing? Florida statutes encourage the parties to have shared parental responsbility, meaning both parents have equal input into the upbringing of the minor child. If the father objects to your daughter being homeschooled and you're basically deadlocked, the terms of your settlement agreement and final judgment govern who gets the final word. If both have shared final say in this matter, then either one of you can push the argument to the courts. Also, where were you divorced? Florida or Missouri? I am merely stating Florida law, but if you were divorced in Missouri, this matter would best be handled by a Missouri family law attorney.