Full question:
Can a father with full custody legally force his 17 year old daughter to move into her mother's home in Missouri without change of custody?
- Category: Divorce
- Subcategory: Child Custody
- Date:
- State: Pennsylvania
Answer:
A parent with full custody has both legal and physical custody of a child. Legal custody allows them to make decisions for the child's welfare, while physical custody determines where the child lives. In Missouri, a parent cannot change a custody arrangement simply by agreeing verbally. If both parents agree to a change, they can file a joint petition with the court for modification. A court may grant this modification if there's mutual consent or a significant change in circumstances. However, certain aspects of a custody decree are modifiable, while others, like property division, are final. Child support or custody can be modified under specific conditions.
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