Cedar Rapids, IA asked in Child Custody, Family Law, Communications Law and Juvenile Law for Oklahoma

Q: i’m 16 and my mom always calls me a problem child. i’m drained trying to b perfect. we disagree on a lot and have a lot

before but i always think we’re past it and she’s very passive aggressive and harps on my relationship constantly and it’s really driving me away from her. i’ve been wanting to move out for a long time now but i’m not sure how to go about leaving. i have a place i can stay but no job yet and no liscense until february. someone is already willing to take care of me. i’m safe i’m just not comfortable being home. i just need to know if there’s a way i can go about leaving without being considered a runaway. i know 100% she will not give me permission to leave but she threatened to send me two hours away to live with my aunt who i do not get along with and she knows that. my dads dead and she threatened my little sister with her dad i’m sure if he was here she’d be doing the same to me. i live in oklahoma i’m tired of always crying and she says i’m trying to manipulate her because i’m very emotional. and i think i could have slight depression but idk. i just need help. fast.

1 Lawyer Answer
Pete David Louden
Pete David Louden
Answered
  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Norman, OK
  • Licensed in Oklahoma

A: Until you are 18 your mother makes the rules. You only get one mother so you should show her the ultimate level of respect.

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