Full custody?

Question

my MOM has full custody.
my DAD has visitation.

I grew up in Nashville. When my parents got divorced.my MOM moved to California.

Ive always tried to live with my dad, but my moms always told me i dont have a choice, i cant live with my dad.

My mom and i dont really get along, my dad and i are like bestfriends.

im 16 years old.
what do i do?? OR
What are the rules!?

Answer 1

Your mom is probably right on this one. You're 16 and there is hardly a teen on this earth that likes their parents when they establish boundaries, and set discipline. The fact you say your dad and you are like best friends is a red flag because your parents are your parents. They are responsible for you and your actions until you leave home. How do you know that your dad would act the same as he does when you are on vacation visitations? Don't be that dumb. Any parent that acts like a best friend and not a parent is doing their kids wrong. Sorry.

Answer 2

Well you are under your Moms control until you are 18. Then you have the right to do what you want to. However you Mom is not responsible to get you there. If you want to move you will have to find a financial means of getting you there. So is your Dad in Nashville still?

Answer 3

You could go back to court and tell the judge that you want to live with your dad. 2 more years and it won't matter you will be 18 and live where you want. I understand how you feel, and so will the court system, you are of the age now that they do take into consideration how the teenage feels and what they want. Good Luck to you, I hope everything works out for you.

Answer 4

The court rules based on what is best for the child. Thus meaning your mother is more suitable to take care of you and provide a stable home. If you dont think this is the case you can bring it up to court by contacting a public defender. Ask them to work as pro-bono (no cost). I know one, so if you decide to do this maybe I can help.
The best thing to do, to avoid all the court trouble, is to speak with mom, tell her how you feel, and ask her to understand you. If she does then things will be easier. She'll know what to do.

Answer 5

Get a lawyer's advice. Not you mom's or dad's attorney either. You have a say. Unless there's a reason your mom has custody?
I once saw Bart emancipate himself from both parents.
Your dad being a friend is cool but he's still your dad and should act accordingly.

Answer 6

Sorry sweetie, until you are 18, your mother has the say as to where you live.

Your father agreed to, and signed, documents in court at the time of their divorce, giving your mom full decision making power when it comes to you.

There is nothing you, or your father, can do.

Answer 7

she has the custody and she is raising you. period. i had 4 sons and i rasied my boys and i will do it agin. probably she felts that she is the best one to do this and shes probably right sure hes good friends with you but a child needs more then that. to be there and when you are sick and many more things. she knows him. when you are 18 go visit him and i can tell you will find out more then you wanted to know.

Answer 8

There is nothing that can be done unless your dad takes your mom to court to try to get joint custody. Other than that..its your moms way.

Answer 9

Have you talked to your dad about this? He can hire a lawyer and fight for custody. The judge will probably grant him custody if you speak to him and your dad will be able to provide for you. Your mom in turn would have to start paying child support