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When custody decisions prioritize financial stability over children's expressed wishes

My ex-husband got custody because he makes more money and has a 'stable home,' but our 12-year-old keeps telling me he wants to live with me and I don't know if I should fight it in court again.

Juana
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A parent struggles between respecting their child's voice and navigating a legal system that may not value children's autonomy in family decisions.

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“Where Are You with Children's rights?”

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