Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana

I am seeking custody of my 13 yr old daughter because her stepmom abuses her how do i go about getting my daughter into court to tell the judge where she wants to live? this custody arangement started as paternity case. and my daughter doesnt want to live with her dad nomore because he tells her he dont want her there nomore and that she needs to go but he tells her she cant live with me what do i need to do someone please help me


Asked on 11/16/11, 9:58 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

You need to hire counsel and ask what the local courts procedures are concerning 13 yr olds testifying. Some courts allow direct testimony, some do an in- chambers interview, others appoint a Guardian Ad Litem to represent the child.

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Answered on 11/16/11, 10:20 am


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