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I am 16 years old, my parents got divorced when I was 7 and I've lived with my dad ever since. my dad doesn't want me to move in with my mom, but I do. My dad is remarried but I don't get along with my step mom and she is emotionally abusive. they only live about 20 minutes apart. I heard that because I am 16 I am able to chose where I want to live (my moms) but I don't want to have to go to court because it costs a lot and I don't want to make it a huge deal. am I allowed to just go and live with my mom? please help!
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Well, your only real choice is for your parents to go to court; for you do not have the power to choose where you will live.
If one of your parents cared enough, that person would file to modify the court orders. The Court might listen to you, and take your preferences into consideration. But, you do not get to choose.
Answered on Aug 20th, 2015 at 7:05 AM