Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

Re: Joint custody

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Absolutely. A nine year old child is just that - a child. She has no right to determine which parent she wishes to live with. Only an agreement of the parents or a court order can alter the living arrangements.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: Joint custody

Sounds like some family counseling is needed here. I would want to know why the 9 yr. old child does not want to go with her mother. Both parents stand on equal footing and that must have been so when the rotating custody was agreed upon. Now it changes?