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Scenario

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.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

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

Your guide for this
Juana
Juana works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Children's rights?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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