What are my chances of the state of FL letting my 12 year old live with me if she choses? What is the typical age of a child when they are able to make their own decision as to which parent they want to live with in the state of Fl?
2006-07-04 13:07:48 · 7 answers · asked by WILLIAM D 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Well lets put it like this if the legal age is 12 for the child to decide you can but if the child is not forget it the courts let women do whatever they want I have an Ex wife in paducah,Ky she does drugs anything she wants and the judge and the social workers let her get away with it we need an organization of fathers to get together and go to these hearings and bring things out in the open I believe a man is as good a parent as a woman.I had a buddy who filmed his wife having sex in the house with men while they where married he went to court and the judge told him even a prostitue could be a good mother what a joke he ended up paying child support and alimony what did he ever do he was a good father she was a terrible mother and wife and got rewarded for it
2006-07-04 13:38:00 · answer #1 · answered by hank 1 · 6⤊ 1⤋
In most states your daughter is old enough to let the courts know who she chooses to live with. However, be aware that the court will be looking into your background before making that final decision. If you have had a steady job, been good about paying your child support, have been a decent human being (not in jail, drinking or doing drugs, are not a sex offender and have no history of violent outbursts), you have a very good chance of getting custody.
Your daughter really needs you now, so step up to the plate and go to bat for her. She will appreciate you for doing so. Perhaps contacting Child Protective Services right now and letting them know you want custody of your daughter, would be a great start rather than waiting.
Remember that being the custodial parent means lots of responsibility and having a structured environment for her to live in. It also means that you need to take time out just for her. Teach her how to enjoy life and have fun without going overboard.
I wish you and your daughter well!!
2006-07-04 20:22:29 · answer #2 · answered by Healthnut 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in Fl. If you have doccumentation that your ex is abusing your daughter take her to court and get that child out of that womans custody, tomorrow, file the papers, don't wast time.
2006-07-04 20:23:34 · answer #3 · answered by creeklops 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say that 12 is probably good. Especially if there is documentation on her being abused. I think it's worth your while to file for sole custody in court. It depends on the state. I've heard 13 in California I think.
2006-07-04 20:11:20 · answer #4 · answered by Ms_E_Bunny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her to court and if you can get DFC to testify you may have a good chance. All states are different in that area of what age the child can be. Good luck though.
2006-07-04 20:10:58 · answer #5 · answered by lnsmca 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go in front of a judge, usually it is 12yr.
have the dcf be your back up to tell judge it would be in your child's safety and well being and best interest of the child. I would get her out of there now!!! call the dcf and ask if she can live with you till you can get in front of a judge,
they should get that child out of that dangerous situation!!!!!!!
2006-07-04 20:12:42 · answer #6 · answered by cats3inhouse 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe its 12 in most states, I would check it out or hire a lawyer
2006-07-04 20:11:34 · answer #7 · answered by Granny 1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋