Q: Do I have to leave? Will the cops remove me if called?
My girlfriend has invited me into the home. Her mother doesn't want me there. She threatens to call the cops and get me removed. The roles were reversed a while ago and my mom wanted my girlfriend to leave the house but the dispatcher told her there was nothing they could do about it because she was invited in. Me and my girlfriend have a daughter together but I am not on the birth certificate. We are both 17 and live in Springfield, Ohio.
A: As a practical matter, this will be at the discretion of police arriving at the scene. Generally, no 17 year old as a minor can grant an invitation over the will of the adult who owns the premises. I do not believe the prior police officer's statement was a correct statement of law. One thing that you can do that would strengthen your position is the file for parental rights and responsibilities regarding your shared child. You should contact a lawyer who regularly practices domestic relations and child custody law in your county. Good luck
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