Springfield, OH asked in Divorce, Family Law and Child Custody for Ohio

Q: my parents are getting dicorced soon and idk how to convince the court in unsafe at my moms and abused with no pictures

the divorce might be this summer but idk, im scared my dad wont get custody and my mom will hurt me for trying to live with him, i never get a chance. to record her or anything and she isnt psychically abusive, but i have been sent to mental wards twice because of the stree, im only 13 and i want to be emancipated even

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Nicholas P. Weiss
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Cleveland Heights, OH
  • Licensed in Ohio

A: Your father needs to seek a guardian ad litem to represent you in the divorce. Talk to the guardian once they are appointed and tell them this information. It is very likely that the guardian will recommend custody to your father if they hear you say that, even without proof.

If you are concerned for your safety or health because of your mother, call clark county CPS 937-327-1748 or 800-516-3463.

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