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At that age, the court will respect the child's wishes. Suggest you speak to the school and explain the situation. Assuming you have parental responsibility, let your daughter stay with you. She might find it very difficult being with her mother every other weekend. Does she have a phone? You could set up a phrase she can text you if she'd like to be collected.
am surprised you have not been given a court date after 4 months. you should ring court to chase up, also email.
If you need any guidance as a litigant in person, there is information on the advicenow.org.uk website. I wasn't suggesting turning up at her door but into the future contact might be difficult and your daughter needs to have a way of leaving safely. If she can't call, is there someone nearby she can turn to. If your daughter stays with you and refuses to go back, I don't think there's anything mother can do about it but I might be wrong.
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