Legal Question in Family Law in Florida

child custody

if my 16 year old son wants to live

with, and i have joint custody do i

need to go to court and fight for him

or is there a legal age when he can

decide.


Asked on 8/19/07, 6:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Scott R. Jay Law Offices of Scott R. Jay

Re: child custody

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The legal age is the age of majority or 18. Until that time, both you and your son are bound by the court's order determining custody. If you want to change the custody arrangements, you will need to go to court and attempt to get the custody order modified.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

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Answered on 8/19/07, 9:52 pm


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