Q: My daughters father got custody of her by default 2 years ago when I missed a hearing and didn't have a lawyer.
She was 14 then. I had her since birth and she did very well with me, straight As in school, no trouble in school once, good friends and a good kid. Since she's declined in grades, gets in trouble at school, her dad has abused several women including myself, he treats her like he's a drill Sargent and works overnight so rarely sees her, called me crazy for trying to get her counseling after she requested it, he takes her phone for a week at a time so she missed our family Christmas with my parents before they leave for Arizona, he causes extreme conflict if I try to coparent by calling me names and constant insults, he got her veneers without even letting me know, then demanded I paid for them, it's a constant ongoing struggle and she's scared to even remotely stand up to him or tell me anything he says or does as she's seen how abusive he gets. He abused my 19 year old so he refuses tk speak to him anymore either. Do you think I can get custody back though she will be 17 in a week?
A: It may be possible to get custody back though she will be 17 in a week. Of course, a judge will consider facts you haven't mentioned here. Will you have an attorney this time?
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