Q: Family court question.
I am a father, who has parenting time each week, I pay child support each month but have no legal custody. My daughters mom wants to home school our child next year. I want her to remain in grade school for second grade. She has been in school since pre-k. What motion can I file to have a judge listen to my request?
A: You will need to file a petition with the court to obtain joint custody and joint decision making under a comprehensive parenting plan. This might be a petition for paternity. I strongly recommend seeking the advice of a family law attorney concerning this important matter. If you are to have any say concerning your daughter's education or welfare, you must have a good court ordered parenting plan.
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