Q: Can a child request a change in parental time?
Our child would like to change parental time but know it will upset the other parent.
Can I petition the court for a change on behalf of the child or would I be petitioning as the parent with cause?
If I am able to file a motion for change, what documentation can I provide to the court that this is in the best interest of the child?
Additional Info: The child's reasoning would be more of their testimony of high level of stress in the other home causing medical issues. Child was seeing a therapist but didn't want to go anymore because they understand the problem and know it can't be fixed. I'm at a lost but don't feel that our child should have to feel like this.
A: You are the one who would file a motion or petition, not your child. The documentation you need is going to vary depending on the reasons the modification of parenting time is sought.
Marilyn Johnson agrees with this answer
1 user found this answer helpful
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
