If I’m 16 is there a waythat Ican takego to court so my grandma will get custody of me?
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If I’m 16 is there a waythat Ican takego to court so my grandma will get custody of me?
I’m tired of living with my mom and her husband. I hate living here and need to know a way to get out other than emancipation. I’ve been here for almost 5 years. I want to live with my grandma again.
Asked on November 22, 2011 under Family Law, Kansas
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
If this is an issue of abuse, contact the police and your grandmother and have your grandmother petition the court for custody and guardianship. If this does not involve abuse in any way, you may not qualify to simply live with your grandmother. You may wish to talk to you grandmother first if this does not involve any sort of abuse. See if she can talk to your mom about moving you in with her for the next two years so you can finish high school and get ready for college. Otherwise, you may wish to hold on for two more years and make sure you get into a school with a dorm available. Again, if this is not an abuse situation, the court system may not entertain your wish.
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