Q: 15 yo child left moms house 6 mths ago and refuses to return. Grounds for father to adjust physical custody and support?
Currently there is 50/50 custody with neither party paying support.
6 months ago child left mothers house. He has no desire to return. Mother called cops on child but they dont have authority to force child to return. Does father have grounds to adjust physical custody to primary and gain child support from mother?
Mother has not once reached out to father in the matter, and only reaches out to child on milestones but never asks about the child, only expresses her wishes and her accomplishments.
A: The current Court Order will stand UNTIL one of the parties files for a modification of the order and the Court Grants it.
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