Q: What actions should i take to get my 15 year old son home with me
A:
With such a general question without any facts, I can't even begin to answer your question. And frankly, adding more facts here online won't help you much either. You'll need to directly consult with an experienced family law attorney who can best advise you based on the specific facts of your own situation.
Generally, though, if there's no custody order in place, you can file a petition for custody, start a case, and the courts will make a decision if the parents can't reach an agreement among themselves. If there *is* a custody agreement and you're looking for more custodial time, you can file a petition to modify custody.
Of note, your son's preferences matter a lot more to the court now that he's 15 - and the court will want to hear from him.
Realize, however, that because the regular business of the courts are mostly closed due to the Covid-19 crisis, only emergency matters are being heard at present -- so it may take some additional time to get any relief.
Best of luck to you.
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