Q: Being the child. What can I do to get my mom to take custody
I won’t get into reasons why , just to be safe. But if like to move with my mom but my dad won’t let me. He believes she won’t pay attention to my grades and help me. My brother (moms son with my step dad) has some of the best grades in his grade (6th) and has for a few years. I’m constantly depressed and unhappy with my dad, at one point my step mom found me cutting and they were part of the reason I had. But I just want more time with my mom. I asked to go to her house for the rest of highschool since I won’t be 18 until after graduation but then I’ll be looking into college which leaves me with barely any time for any family.
I want to ask my mom if we can take it to court because I’d do anything to move with her. I want to know if that’s possible and if me not being happy and all that is okay to take to court against him?
I just am sick of this family and I can’t stand it , I want to be with my mom
A: Your mom would have to file to change custody. The fact that you are not happy and cutting may be enough to get custody changed if your dad is not getting you the help you need. Your mom should consult an attorney.
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