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custody
So my parents may be getting a divorce. they act like theyre fine when me and my sis are around but when we walk away they fight and scream and everything and my mom wants to kick my dad out of the house, etc.
So i was wondering, how does one parent get custody bc i really want to be with my mom bc im like afraid of my dad and is there any way i can choose? thanks
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I'm really sorry about your parents, first of all.
Depending on your age, you'd be able to choose in most states. Assuming you're over 11 or 14 (depending on what state you're in, like I said) you'd be able to choose which parent you stay with. You'd just have to talk to the judge in a most likely private setting, and tell them which you'd rather stay with, and why.
If that's not how it works out for you, you'd probably just have to sit down with your parents and talk it out with them (if you're younger than the cutoff age, for example).
If they can't decide on a parent to get dominant custody of, the court will look at which parent is more financially fit to take care of you (along with probably a background check, and a talk with you and any siblings).
There's also custody on the weekends, etc., so it's not like you'd never see the other parent..
Best of luck!!
XOXO
KAT
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most the time if you are 14 and up, you can tell the judge and he/she will listen to the child. Tell the judge exactly how you feel and dont hold back. My parents are divorced too. And my dads attourney told me one day, if i ever got unhappy at my moms that i could tell the judge and he would give my dad custody. I dont see that happening any time soon...haha
-hayley
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I don't know how old you are, but I believe in my state, when you are 14, the judge will take your opinion into consideration.
Most likely, you'll be able to stay with your mom unless she is deemed unfit, or unable to care for her children.
ygs-30/f
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