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My daughter is 9 years old. Recently her father has been dropping ideas of her choosing to live with him when she is old enough to choose. I'm not sure what this age is in my state but think it is 12. I am wondering how much weight her choice would have.
She has lived with me all her life. I have been her main provider. He does my support per his order. There were periods of time that he didn't see her but he comes almost always for visitation now. (edit to add) I am her residental parent and have custody.
He lives in a different town, so a different school district as well.
She is very happy where she is. Her dad and I were never married and never lived together. I have been married for 5 years and have 2 other children from my marriage. My husband has been a constant in her life and she loves her silblings.
Her dad isn't married yet but is engaged. He has no other children at this time.
I'm not sure that she would even choose to live with him. But I do know that I should be prepared for anything. I of course want her to stay with us but I don't want to sink to his level of presaution if I don't have to.
I guess I just need to know what my options are for when the time comes. Any help will be appriciated.
Thanks~
My daughter is 9 years old. Recently her father has been dropping ideas of her choosing to live with him when she is old enough to choose. I'm not sure what this age is in my state but think it is 12. I am wondering how much weight her choice would have.
She has lived with me all her life. I have been her main provider. He does my support per his order. There were periods of time that he didn't see her but he comes almost always for visitation now. (edit to add) I am her residental parent and have custody.
He lives in a different town, so a different school district as well.
She is very happy where she is. Her dad and I were never married and never lived together. I have been married for 5 years and have 2 other children from my marriage. My husband has been a constant in her life and she loves her silblings.
Her dad isn't married yet but is engaged. He has no other children at this time.
I'm not sure that she would even choose to live with him. But I do know that I should be prepared for anything. I of course want her to stay with us but I don't want to sink to his level of presaution if I don't have to.
I guess I just need to know what my options are for when the time comes. Any help will be appriciated.
Thanks~