My daughter is 15 days from turning 16 her dad has been custodial parent but we have joint custody she is refusing to go back there and wants to live with me. I don't want to get kidnapping but she don't want to go back. Him and his wife haven't seen or talked to her in 3 1/2 years. Her dad and step mom don't even live together but my daughter lives with step mom. What do I do?
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You have joined custody yet you haven't seen her in 3.5 years? How is that possible? If you have joined custody you have a right to see your daughter regularly. If you have a court order in place you probably need to stick to it or get it changed officially. Ask your daughter why she doesn't want to go back. If it's only a matter of a few days until she can make her own decisions, just talk to the Dad if she can stay and explain the situation. It's usually best if all parties can agree.