Im 16 and i dont want to live with my mum, im staying with my dad at the moment but he says if my mum comes and gets me i have to live with her, i want to know if she can do that or i can decide which parent i want to live with?
2007-01-22 00:19:05 · 14 answers · asked by lxl_psych0kirsty_lxl 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Mum decides......
2007-01-22 00:22:48 · answer #1 · answered by Emily 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately you are considered a "minor" However if you can show just cause as to why you should not live with your mother ( i.e. she is emotionally abusive ) and have a Children and Family Service Agency representative support you, often a child who is deemed competent and aware, which you certainly are at age 16, you would probably be allowed to live with your father full time. Also your father would have to agree for an intervention by a state agency or equivalent, such as the one I mentioned, and of course agree to be your full time custodial parent.
2007-01-22 00:25:32 · answer #2 · answered by Suzanne 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 16 you can decide where you want to live, your mum could report you missing to the police and social services but they would not go against your wishes unless you were in danger.
Good Luck
2007-01-22 00:47:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm going to let my kids read your dilemma?
Come and live with me!
At 16 and living in England you can leave home but
you are not allowed to drink, drive or (get married) without
your parents consent.
Why is he saying if your mom comes for you you have to
go with her? Have they discussed it? Make your parents
aware of what YOU want. You are a young adult and still
need your parents guidance. They must listen to you. It
makes me so sad when two people that have a made a
human life together can just do what they want to do without
thought for their child. Sorry I am going on a bit - but I would
do anything for my children. Their happiness comes first. I
do not want to be too hard on your parents - but they are the
adults here and obviously it is a worry for you. Good Luck.
2007-01-22 00:46:05 · answer #4 · answered by Minxy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depens were u live. in the usa its 18 so ur done 4 in th uk its up 2 u u have a stonger case if u can prove ur mum was horrible to u good luck
2007-01-22 00:33:52 · answer #5 · answered by speedoh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its up to your parents really. couldn't you live between homes such as one week with each parent. I know its hard but what would you rather coming to an agreement or dragging it through court costing both of your parents alot of money and stress. Hope all works out ok
2007-01-22 00:23:55 · answer #6 · answered by Katie M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a job you may move out at 16.
2007-01-22 00:26:35 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wait till your 17, theres a new law that states a 17 yr. old you can live with whoever you want, until then your screwed.
2007-01-22 00:24:02 · answer #8 · answered by Jess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're not 18 yet, you have to choose between your parents.
2007-01-22 03:03:42 · answer #9 · answered by strange-artist 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AT 16 YOU CAN DECIDE FOR YOURSELF, EVEN AT AN EARLY AGE YOUR WISHES HAVE TO BE LISTENED TOO.
2007-01-25 20:46:26 · answer #10 · answered by KITTY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋