Bumpass, VA asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Virginia

Q: Would I be able to send my daugghter to live with her aunt and Florida and go to school there? She is 15 and it's best.

I live in Virginia with my three other kids, their dad has passed away. They would stay with me and she would visit whenever.

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Gary D. Godman
Gary D. Godman
Answered
  • Stafford, VA
  • Licensed in Virginia

A: If there is no other parent to object, then you as the surviving parent are able to make these decisions. You may wish to contact a family law attorney to draft a Power of Attorney to give her aunt authority to manage daughter's affairs - otherwise, aunt may not be able to do things like get medical treatment or enroll her in school. Good luck to you.

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