Legal Question in Family Law in New York

My daughter is 13 and lives with her mother but now wants to be allowed to live with me. Assuming her mother resists, does my daughter have the right to go to court to be allowed to live with me?


Asked on 11/11/09, 2:45 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Markowitz Michael A. Markowitz, PC

No. However, you would have the right to file a petition requesting change of custody on the basis of your daughter's wishes.

Mike.

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Answered on 11/16/09, 3:59 pm


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