QUESTION
How do I get out of my mother custody?
Asked on Sep 04th, 2012 on Family Law - Rhode Island
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I am 17 years old I have been living with my grandma who is 66 for 6 months. My mother who is a drug addict with no job has been harassing me and my grandma and trying to force me to live with her. What can I do to get out if her custody? We have contacted deaf and they haven't done anything.
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Melvin G. Franke
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See an attorney to file for custody with grandma.
Answered on Sep 12th, 2012 at 8:15 PM
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Steven J. Alpers, A Professional Corporation
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You would have to get help from your grandmother.
Answered on Sep 07th, 2012 at 11:42 AM
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John E. Kirchner
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Your grandma will need to file a motion with the Court to have any existing court orders modified. She ought to consult an attorney for more complete advice and information about her options. Keep in mind that unless you just turned 17, it might take until after your turn 18 to get a change and, at that point, it won't be necessary anyway.
Answered on Sep 07th, 2012 at 11:42 AM
Just hold out until you're 18. Even if you were to file for emancipation, it would probably take just as long through the courts as it would to wait for your next birthday.
Answered on Sep 07th, 2012 at 11:42 AM
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Musilli Brennan Associates, PLLC
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Get an attorney and take the matter to court.
Answered on Sep 07th, 2012 at 11:41 AM
Dave Hawkins
A child may not control who has custody , that is a decision to be made by the parents and the court.
Answered on Sep 07th, 2012 at 11:41 AM
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Landon Rainwater Robinson LLP
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You could attempt to emancipate yourself or have your grandmother apply for guardianship of you.
Answered on Sep 07th, 2012 at 11:41 AM
Leonard A. Kaanta
You have to have a court declare you an emancipated minor.
Answered on Sep 07th, 2012 at 11:40 AM
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R. Jason de Groot, P.A.
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You had your mother's consent to live with your grandma. Wait until you are 18, then your mother has no say.
Answered on Sep 07th, 2012 at 11:40 AM
Dennis P. Mikko
Once you are 18, you can make the decision where you live. In the meantime, your grandmother could petition for a temporary guardianship with the court. Based on the facts as you present them, there is a good chance it would be granted.
Answered on Sep 07th, 2012 at 11:39 AM
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Glenn E. Tanner, Attorney at Law
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Have your grandmother file a third party custody action or you file for emancipation.
Answered on Sep 07th, 2012 at 11:38 AM