Legal Question in Family Law in Maryland

my daughter turns 13 last week, she lives with me since 6 yo, now she wants to go live with her dad, change schoo, but her dad only has one bedroom condo, can my daughter just pack & go? since she turns 13?


Asked on 9/07/11, 7:53 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Bill Wood Law Office of William C. Wood, LLC

Assuming that you have court-ordered custody, no she cannot. Once she reaches 16, she may petition the court for a change in custody and the court would be required to consider her wishes.

If there is no custody order, there would be no legal recourse from stopping her.

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Answered on 9/07/11, 8:07 am


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