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Stepson doesnt want to go back with his mom
My 14 yr old stepson moved in with us in November 2007 due to safety issues by CPS. He had major anger issues and behavior problems.He has Aspergers Syndrome. I have asked him if he would want to visit his mom and siblings for spring break and he said no. My question is should I ask his mom to sign over full custody to us since we are still paying her child support and unfortunately she rarely calls him.
Atleast we would be able to live our lives and not have her tell my husband that she can pick him up at any time since she still has custody. He has changed dramatically and is doing a 100% better.
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I would definitely seek the advice of an attorney on this. It seems to me that you and your husband have very good grounds for seeking full custody. That is awesome that the boy has made great improvements since moving in with you...it shows that whatever you're doing or have done for him is definitely what he needs. To send him back to live with her would most likely cause a relapse. Alot of lawyers will give you the first consultation with them free of charge so that's definitely what I would do! Kudos to you for being such a caring and wonderful step-parent!!
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First - make sure you are doing this for your stepson, and not as a way to 'stick it' to the mom. She could fight back and petition the court for full custody again, if anything, she may do it just to keep the $$ going.
Second - what does your stepson want to do? Your stepson is old enough by law to chose who he lives with. It may be a very simple matter of petitioning the court for full custody, with your stepson saying he wants to live with you and his dad. This would take all the 'fight' out of her side of the decision.
One of my best friends has Aspergers and he is graduating from college next year. Good job giving your stepson the support he needs to be successful.
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Yes, of course you should seak full custody.
He's been with you for over a year, is doing much better, was removed from his mother's home (I'm assuming) by CPS AND you are still sending her money!
YES, you should absolutely seek full custody, and you are likely to win if what you've said here is the truth. Go for it.
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