Q: Ive been seperated for 11 years..our 14 year old dauggter has lived with him the last 4 years..she wants to come home
She wants to come home but shes afraid of her dad and his girlfriend
A: If you are still married, and there is no court order for custody, then she can live with either parent. But if she comes to live with you, her father can file for divorce and ask for custody. You can oppose that in court. The court might consider daughter's preference since she is 14, but the court decides what is in her best interest based on all the evidence presented to the court. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local divorce attorney to review your situation and advise you.
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