Asked in Family Law for Mississippi

Q: Can a father in Mississippi take his 16 year old daughter to live out of state if she wants to live with him

Th child is living with her grandmother and on her hud housing she wants to go with dad mom doesn’t want her to go since it will ruin the benefits they get for her

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Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
Melissa L Gardner-Ardoin
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  • Olive Branch, MS
  • Licensed in Mississippi

A: It depends who has physical custody of the daughter by court order. If Dad does, then, yes, he can take her. If Mom or Grandmother do, then no. If there is no court order, then the question is open; however, this will necessitate filing an action in court to settle the issue.

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