Daughter Asks to Stay with Father in Child Custody Case

Even though her father was accused of rape, a teenage girl has opted to stay with him rather than live with her grandparents.

Her father, a 35-year-old former cop in Brooklyn, was accused of a sexual offense, but acquitted of the charges shortly after. However, he was dismissed from the department under the guise of official misconduct, making it difficult for him to find employment in an already difficult economy. Yet, despite the stigma now attached to her father, the 14-year-old girl told a judge last week that she would like to live with her father indefinitely.

In addition to child custody issues, the former cop and his ex-wife are now fighting over child support. Since he was fired from his job, he has asked his wife to increase her monthly payments of $50 to $732 per month. As the two are not close to resolving their disputes, the issue is likely to go to court.

If you are trying to resolve a child custody matter, it is advised that you seek help from a family lawyer as soon as possible.