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Is there any chance of a 12 year old girl who wants to live with her father being allowed to, if the mother is custodian?

Yes! Firstly, rulings on child custody are never final, regardless of whether they derive from parental agreement or a court battle. If both parents are in agreement, a joint application can be made to court about the transfer of custody. If,  however, the father is willing to be custodian, the daughter wants to live with him, but the mother objects, then legal proceedings to file for a change of custody can be made, in which case there will be a judicial decision one way or another. The 'child's good' will be the paramount factor ,and the wishes of a 12 year old child will normally be given considerable weight, and can sway the decision.