Im 16 and i want to move to in with my mom in Texas how can I make this happen? Need expert advice?

Question

If been living here with my dad for live 6 years now and I really want to live with my mom in Texas. Its not that I'm being abused or anything its just I love being with by mom and family in Texas than living here in WA my dad has already refused to allow me to move multiple times so I have to take legal action. What can I do?

Answer 1

You are only 2 years away to being 18. Won't that make you an adult? If so then wait 2 years then leave him. Legal action might take that long and it can be costly.

Answer 2

wow! this is exactly my husbands situation with his siblings who are triplets. they are living in washington and want to live with there mom in texas... how ironic is this.. anyways i would just talk to your dad about it, then your mom.  talk like adults it will show you are old enough to make decisions

Answer 3

Uh, why isn't your mom handling it?  She'd be in a much better position to fight a legal battle than you, a minor.

Turn it over to your mom.  

Answer 4

At age 14 you can choose who you want to live with.

Answer 5

relax

Answer 6

Well my parents are divorced and if your over 14 its ussually your choice. You need to make sure its OK with your mom first because that may be why hes not allowing you to move.  

Answer 7

Your mom may need to file a petition to the court that she wants shared/partial custody. Hopefully they can come to an agreement - if they can't then the visitation/custody will have to be determined by a judge after they both present their cases. However, at your age they'll probably let you have a say in it. Good luck.

Answer 8

Try to get the information of your mom's lawyer and see if he/she can help you and let the court ask you where you want to live. I am sure they would think you are completely capable of deciding for yourself where you want to live. Good luck!

Answer 9

Obviously there's a reason why your dad has primary custody. I'd need more information to give you the right advice. How about you call your mom, hint at it, and see what she thinks. If she doesn't sound optimistic about the chances of that happening, then you'll probably have to let the idea go b/c she has to be the one to fight for you to come to her, not the other way around.

Nonetheless, still try to give living w/ your Dad a chance. Sometimes finding new friends, activities, can take your mind off of whats going on @ home. Remember that you'll be 18 in two years, and can go anywhere then.