Q: What kind of motion do I file and how?
My daughter is now 14. She has many reasons as to why she doesn't want to spend as much time with the other parent such as some emotional and mental abuse which makes it hard for her to want to go as often. Is there a motion I can file or how do I go about my daughter being able to talk to the courts to explain herself?
A: You'll need to file either a motion to change parenting time or custody. Please be aware that just because the child doesn't want to go, and even if her reasons are legitimate, her opinion is one of 12 factors the judge will consider.
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