Child Custody Laws(I'm only 15)

**killermonkey** · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 1163 Location: Brookings Oregon

Alright so pretty much I'm 15 I live with my mom but get to visit my dad(they live about 6 hours away) I visit my dad every winter, summer and spring. I've recently learned my mom is an alcoholic kinda plus the schooling is better at my dad's house and he would be around more. (When I live with my mom(during the school year) I see her maybe 1 1/2 days a week) my dad works 8-5 so I'd see him everyday. I wanna live with my dad but I can't next year. So I planned on it next year. Are there any laws I need to know about as a 16 year old(that's how old I'll be When I bring it up) to ask to move up to my dad's house.

I'm sorry if this is a touchy subjet for some people but I've been driving a 6-8 hour drive for 10 years of my life and I realized I'd rather live with my dad. And I tried google and didn't get any help. So any help would be greatly appreciated
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**guitarroker** · Joined: 06 Jan 2008 Posts: 1993 Location: Iceland

If your mom is not qualified to take care of you (is a very heavy alcoholic for example), you could probably ask your dad to settle for some kind of compromise (3 month at your dads, 3 months at your mom, and so on, and so on) or just take you to live with him. I'm no lawyer, so I'm not familiar with the exact laws, but if your mother isn't fit to take care of you (I'm talking like doesn't feed you or send you to school or something) you'll automatically be transferred to your dad. From what I've read, it isn't THAT serious so the only thing you can do it talk to your dad the next time you go there and tell him how you feel, I'm sure you guys can think of something. Hope everything goes well.
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**killermonkey** · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 1163 Location: Brookings Oregon

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**sorasgoof** · Joined: 09 Mar 2008 Posts: 2314

Can't the 16 year old make the decision? I know my cousin chose to live with his mom when he turned 16 and there was nothing his dad could do about it. Maybe there are some details I don't know, but I do know he got to choose, somehow.

EDIT: Just read this...first page I saw on Google.

**thesentence** · Joined: 21 May 2008 Posts: 1389

Make sure you have legitimate reasons and present them well. The law will see you through (hopefully).
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**xXryannn** · Joined: 31 Oct 2007 Posts: 576 Location: pittsburgh

Here's some advice from my own experiences.

If it's possible, try to not get the law involved. Go for a mutual agreement between your parents.

Trust me, having people you don't know in your personal business all the time gets annoying fast.

**killermonkey** · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 1163 Location: Brookings Oregon

**inkjt510** · Joined: 22 Mar 2008 Posts: 1213

I work in the office of a divorce lawyer. The courts will generally respect the wishes of the child if the child is articulate, well-spoken, and has legitimate reasons as to why he/she'd rather live with one parent
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**FreeXBird** · Joined: 24 Mar 2007 Posts: 2485

I'm no expert, but you could say you feel neglected about how her job never lets her be home a lot.

**GuitarGeek08** · Joined: 19 Jan 2008 Posts: 3213

My advice would be to not ask for legal advice on SH and ask someone who is a legal professional
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**richjohnny** · Joined: 18 Aug 2007 Posts: 2421 Location: Perth, Australia

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**killermonkey** · Joined: 22 Oct 2007 Posts: 1163 Location: Brookings Oregon