Q: My son is 16 has been living with his mom but now wants to live with me. His mom agrees, do we need to go to court
I live in Indiana she lives in Ohio (approximately 32 miles apart) We never had child support issued by the court, we always had our own agreement. The state of Ohio determined paternity when he was 4 and that I had to carry insurance on him and have since. I’m am on the birth certificate as the father. No custody battle has ever happened so I’m just curious what if anything we need to do legally for him to live with me and go to school.
A: In situations where both parents agree to a change in custody arrangements, it is generally recommended to seek a formal modification of the custody order through the court system. While you may have had your own agreement and have been able to co-parent without involving the court in the past, having a legally recognized custody order can provide stability and legal protection for all parties involved.
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