what rights does a 17 year old have on custody issues?

Question

my 17 yr old lives with his father for the last 5 years. but he wants to come home what happens if he tells his dad he doesn't want to come back? due to the age is there a legal difference in the law

Answer 1

It probably depends on what state you in to some degree. Hopefully, the father will be understanding and let the boy decide where he wants to live. (In less than a year, he can move out - legally - anyway.) And, if it ends up in court, the judge will surely listen to the boy's opinion - though may not rule that way.

The legal age of a "minor" is less that 18 years, in most states.

It seems to avoid a battle, it should be discussed with the father before the boy visits you with the intent to stay. He has less than a year to live with his dad if he decides to leave at 18, legally -- could be worse (could be younger).


Perhaps, you could call your local state attorney's office and ask. They should be able to give you quick, free advice.

Answer 2

i imagine it really is extra of a trick question...i don't think the 17 3 hundred and sixty 5 days old would have a say, until eventually the approach drags on until eventually after this baby is eighteen. yet i guess it may remember on which state you stay in, some state have a decrease independence age. i'm no longer even certain why go by all this difficulty because even as the baby hits 18, he or she will be in a position to in straight forward words walk off and the verify with custody would haven't any say, proper? this question is extremely conserving, if a 18 3 hundred and sixty 5 days old has sex with his or her better 0.5 who's 17, will that be a offense? and that i'm certain we've heard those memories earlier...unhappy, yet real...

Answer 3

Depends on the state. Here in Missouri, my 14 year old step-brother has the right to put in a request to live with his dad. They'll listen, and generally grant it. At 17, he's nearly an adult, so he should be fine. Why is he leaving his dad? If it's something bad, it may help. If it's not, then he owes it to his dad to just tell him and ask if you two really need to go to court to finalize it, or if it can be an out of court agreement since he's so close to emancipation.

Answer 4

Legally, he has no say until he turns 18. You can petition the court for a change in custody, but by the time you and your ex go to court, your son might turn 18.

Answer 5

The judge will listen to him. At this age he can choose whom he wishes to live with. Make sure it's done through the courts. His father should pay support if your son lives with you.