Q: I currently have weekly visitation with my daughter. How can I get that reversed and have primary custody instead.
My ex since we divorced has moved my daughter to 4 different residences with 3 men, one of which beat her while my daughter was there asleep. I told me ex I was going to take our daughter from her if she didn't move back with her parents. My daughter lives with her and they currently live with her grandparents. after that, my ex disappeared and abandoned her daughter for 10 months. no one, not even her parents knew where she was. I want to take sole custody of my daughter so she can have a more stable life than what she's been in. I got a promotion at work and will be transferring to Orlando. My Girlfriend is a teacher and she will be there to help raise and take care of her as well. What are my options in the court to file a certified letter to her for my intentions so I can try and get sole custody of my daughter.
Thank You
A: You will need to file a Petition for Modification of Custody. If you can show that there has been a material change in circumstance since the last Custody order was entered, and that a change in custody is in your daughter's best interest, then you may be able to get the court to make a change in the custody situation. Speak to an attorney for more specific details.
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