Q: My niece lives with her mother in Oklahoma and is miserable, mother is emotionally abusive. My niece is wanting to move
To Arkansas to live with my wife and I and our children but won't be 18 until mid July. What can be done?
A:
To address the situation where your niece wishes to move from Oklahoma to Arkansas due to alleged emotional abuse by her mother, it's essential to navigate the legal aspects carefully. Given that your niece won't turn 18 until mid-July, she is still a minor, and custody laws will likely apply. Generally, custody arrangements and modifications are handled through the family court system.
You may consider filing a petition for a change in custody or visitation rights, providing evidence of the alleged emotional abuse and demonstrating that the move to Arkansas is in the best interest of the child. The court will consider various factors, including the child's well-being, relationship with each parent, and the reasons for the requested change.
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