§ 9-103. Petition by child to change custody

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   (a) Petition by child. -- A child who is 16 years old or older and who is subject to a custody order or decree may file a petition to change custody.

(b) Guardian or next friend not required. -- A petitioner under this section may file the proceeding in the petitioner's own name and need not proceed by guardian or next friend.

(c) Hearing required; amendment of custody order or decree. -- Notwithstanding any other provision of this article, if a petitioner under this section petitions a court to amend a custody order or decree, the court:

   (1) shall hold a hearing; and

   (2) may amend the order or decree and place the child in the custody of the parent designated by the child.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 16, § 66; 1984, ch. 296, § 2; ch. 529, § 1.

                    
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