QUESTION
I have joint custody with my ex husband. He has physical custody. My oldest is very depressed and talking suicide. I need to modify
Asked on Oct 23rd, 2017 on Child Custody - Iowa
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I need to know what I can do to modify the agreement so she can live with me. She is 13 and she is very depressed and it shows in her grades. I need this to happen quickly as she is talking suicide. She needs to be out of the situation at my ex husbands house. I have tried to point this out to him and he brushes it off saying she is lazy and spoiled. I do not believe this is at all the case. What can I do?
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You would need to petition the court for a modification. You will likely need a letter from her doctor or therapist regarding damage that is being done by the current custody arrangement. It is difficult to get a court to act quickly on these matters, as they will require you to go to mediation unless you can show that the situation is urgent. Because of this, I do recommend you consult with an attorney.
Donna Miller
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Answered on Oct 30th, 2017 at 9:42 AM