Legal Question in Family Law in Massachusetts
17 yr. old asking to live with her mother
My 17 yr. old daughter is living with her
father. He has custody. In Mass. She
wants to live with me. Has stated so, to
many professionals. What are her
rights?
Asked on 3/30/09, 10:24 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Gregory Lee
Gregory P. Lee, Attorney at Law
Re: 17 yr. old asking to live with her mother
The courts have limited ability to stop the child over age 17. If there is a reason she should NOT live with you -- psychological issues or substance abuse, for example -- the courts could in theory forbid YOU from ALLOWING her to reside with you, or at least mandate that you work on such issues.
Answered on 3/31/09, 6:34 am
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