Q: I'm divorced. my ex husband has sole custody. My daughters 14 & 16 want to live with me. What steps do I need to take?
My ex lives in Tennessee (that is where the divorce took place). I now live in California. I used to struggle with depression and my ex took advantage of this by filing divorce papers when I was in a weakened state and debilitated by my depression and won sole custody. I am better now and my children prefer to be with me. I have my own home in California and a productive job and can financially provide for my children with no help from my ex. My ex is verbally abusive to my children and they are unhappy.
A: Seek a consultation with a a family lawyer in Tennessee regarding a change in custody. It sounds like Tennessee has jurisdiction. Due their ages, you may have a good opportunity on prevailing with your request.
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