Dallas, TX asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Texas

Q: I will be movin. My 15 yr old doesn't want to leave because of his girlfriend. Can he legally chose to stay?

his dad wants to fight for custody so he can stay. Can he do that?

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Sharita Blacknall
Sharita Blacknall
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Plano, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: If you currently have an order in place that states your son is to live with you, his father can file to modify that order so that your son will be ordered to live with him. He can also ask the court to consult with your son about whether he wants to live with him. If the judge feels that it is in your son's best interest to live with his father the order could be changed. If his father is successful in getting order changed he can request that you be ordered to pay child support.

You should be proactive in this and hire a lawyer to help you to either get an agreement or prepare to fight for what you want.

Rahlita D. Thornton
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Rahlita D. Thornton
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Houston, TX
  • Licensed in Texas

A: Your son has an option to be heard by the judge considering the case. Overall, the court will see if it is in the best interest of the child to act accordingly. Good luck.

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