Can the custodial parent of a 16 year old daughter allow her 19 year old boyfriend to live with them even though the other parent does not approve?
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Can the custodial parent of a 16 year old daughter allow her 19 year old boyfriend to live with them even though the other parent does not approve?
Is there anything the father can do to stop it? She was 15 when they began living together and 14 when their relationship began. They are sleeping in the same bed and having sexual intercourse.
Asked on September 30, 2012 under Family Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Unfortunately, the custodial parent can allow the 19 year old to move in. This is actually becoming a disturbing parental trend. However, you are not without options. You can petition the courts to modify your custody agreement or the parenting plan associated with that agreement. You can either ask the court to grant you custody OR you can ask the court to impose rules on your ex's parenting decisions which borderline on the commission of a felony. Encouraging and enabling a potential teen pregnancy is a huge risk that the custodial parent is subjecting this child to-- whether the child realizes it or not.
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