New York Family Legal Questions

I think, if you are willing to talk to a friend's family about staying with them, then you should talk to them about helping you find a positive way to talk to your mom. Unconditional love is only found between a parent and child. 15-year-olds and 16-year-olds have limited resources. Why cut one of your major resources (your mom) out of your life? How do you get an education and make yourself who you want to become, if you are working a limited job that is out there for a 16-year-old? You are obviously intelligent and have done some research on this - you could be using your brain for longer-term advancement: graduate from high school, go to college, etc.  Before you further damage your relationship with your mom, try talking to her. If there is a specific thing bothering you, try to make a plan and show your mom how responsible and thoughtful you can be about problem-solving. Good luck.... Read More

First, this isn't a choice you get to make unilaterally. You can file a petition but you'll need both a substantial change in circumstances and you'll need to prove that the change is in the best interest of your daughter. This would be hard to do... his threats to you if not in the presence of the child are of marginal relevance...and do nothing to establish a need for supervised visitation.... Read More