Is there a way I can legally divorce one of my parents? I have been wanting to do this for most of my adult life. I need to do this for my sanity. What steps do I need to take to divorce this parent? And lastly, how much does it cost to have this done? Thanks everone....
2007-06-27 15:35:16 · 12 answers · asked by redcapgirl 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
My friend I side with your parent. Do not divorce your parent. They brought you into the world. Remember without your parents you will not be here. Respect them and take care of your parents and love them and get them medical and social help if they are in need. Remember you are here to help your parents; not to hurt your parents.
Learn to forgive your parents and move on with your life. Maybe one of them may have abused you but they are still your parents. They carried you , fed you, educated you and provided shelter for you. Last words love, forgive and accept your parents for who they are.
2007-06-27 15:52:27 · answer #1 · answered by EarthRover 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is really no legal way to "divorce" your parents if you are an adult. As a minor, yes, its called emancipation. As for being an adult, you could take the Britney Spears route and have a restaining order placed on them or something along those lines. But the easiest way would be what other posters have already said. You are an adult, you make your own choices about who you want to see or not. You can move to another state to put distance between you, or you could just flat out refuse to see them/answer their calls, etc. I assume you arent still living with them, that is. If you are, move out immediately.
2007-07-05 10:59:52 · answer #2 · answered by Jen C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are an adult, living on your own and they don't financially take care of you...then you have no need to divorce either of them. IF you are an adult that still depend on your parents, then they have every right to correct and guide you in your life.
Your parents brought you into this world and we all have "not liked our parents" for regular parental guidance. Usually you don't understand why your parents do the things they do UNTIL you become a parent yourself. If you aren't dependent on them - then you can make the choice to not see them. Remember - life goes on...make sure you can live with the decision that you make concerning the two people that love you unconditionally.
2007-07-05 12:49:10 · answer #3 · answered by baseball mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of anybody divorcing a parent. You can stop living with them if you are a legal adult which is 18 in the usa.
2007-07-05 14:04:27 · answer #4 · answered by lilia2188 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Move to another state and change your name. That way, you could call them if you change your mind, but they cannot reach you.
I'm so sorry your relationship with your parent has come to this, though I know some kids and their parents just can't see eye to eye. Some parents insist on their advice, and some kids see things completely differently. But this is a really drastic reaction--ending your nuclear family entirely, and I'm hoping once you have your own family, your own child, maybe your heart will soften toward them.
2007-07-05 22:41:55 · answer #5 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow things between you and this parent must be really bad but before I would do this I would try to sit down with this parent and let them know it has come to this. As you know you only get one set of parents and I know they can sometimes get on you and get into your business but I truly do think parents have only the best intentions in mind most of the time. If that not the issue then you need to sit down and set boundaries with the parent and let them know it's driving you crazy and that you love them and you don't want to have to cut them out of your life you would rather work things out. At least try to work things out. Years down the road after not talking to this parent and not seeing this parent you might think did I do the right thing. Really think things through and try everything before cutting them completly out of your life. Good Luck.
2007-07-05 16:26:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
What is the point? Just don't have anything to do with them, no contact. If you are an adult, you make your own choices. Make a choice to NOT have them in your life. Why go thru the expense of a legal act?
2007-06-27 22:39:05 · answer #7 · answered by Laurie G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do this.you will live to regret it & for whatever reason you want to do this,just know that it wont go away.Things might get worse for you & nomatter how bad things are,they can't be more bad than the fact that you'll never see nor speak him/her again
2007-07-03 21:44:04 · answer #8 · answered by Lady "D" 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry but what does divorce your parent mean?
2007-07-05 14:28:05 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old are you???
If you are 18, you are boss~! Also you can move out whatever you want!
2007-06-28 16:10:26 · answer #10 · answered by doglover 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋