Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland
Custody (Family) Law
How does a 17 and 15 year old children switch their primary custody to their non-custodial parent if they are wanted by both parents?
Asked on 6/14/09, 12:57 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Sher
Wagshal and Sher
Re: Custody (Family) Law
Get the non-custodial parent to file a petition to modify custody. The older child can pretty much dictate where he/she can live; the younger can express a preference which the court will take into account. In the final analysis, the court will determine what is in the best interests of the children in deciding who gets custody.
Answered on 6/16/09, 5:01 pm