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What is the ruling of Islamic law regarding a daughter remaining with her mother in Sweden after transferring from her father's custody in America, knowing that she is 14 and a half years old?

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If a girl reaches the age of seven, the father has a greater right to her custody until she marries. If the father and mother live in separate residences, the father is given precedence in custody. Therefore, the girl must return to live with her father.

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