Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Colorado

Q: My sister has custody of my child (8) and my child has expressed that she wants to live with me. How can I go about

honoring my childs wishes? Without having to make it hard on my child?

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John Hyland Barrett III
John Hyland Barrett III
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Louisville, CO
  • Licensed in Colorado

A: This would need to be approved by the court which granted custody to your sister. How this may happen may depend on exactly why she was granted custody. You should get a lawyer to help you with this.

Sabra M. Janko
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Licensed in Colorado

A: I agree with the last answer. What you would do to pursue a change of custody depends on how your child was placed with your sister.

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