Q: What can I do to advance this process, and live with my mom?
Okay, so I am 17, and from Georgia. I currently leave with my stepmom and my dad. I want to leave with my birth mom, and step dad in Nebraska. Can I move in with her if she gets a lawyer and I tell the Judge I want to live with her? What are the steps that I need to take?
A:
The answer is generally yes. At your age, the judge will consider your preferences and as long as nothing is against your best interest, you should be able to live with your mom and step father.
I wish you well.
-The Upshaw Law Firm, (770) 240-0922.
Homer P Jordan IV agrees with this answer
A: I agree with my colleague. Provided they can not establish that your birth mom and step dad are unfit to have custody, the court will generally honor your election to live with your mother.
Homer P Jordan IV agrees with this answer
A: I agree with my colleagues, at your age you will be able to request living with your mom and should be able to as long as she is not deemed unfit. Your mother should consult with an attorney who can help her with the process. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558
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