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Can I leave home at 15?

This is the problem. Im 15. I turn 16 in January. My father lives in new jersey and my mother lives in north carolina. i love with my mother. i hate life at home and want to move with my father but my mom dont want me to. how can i go about it anyway?

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Answer #1

Hi,

I do not know your parents’ custody agreement…but if the agreement does not let you legally live with your Dad, you can become emancipated by the court. Emancipation from your mother would allow you to have your father as your sole guardian. However, it would mean that your mother could no longer help you financially in the future–you have to prove you can support yourself.

Answer #2

Dear yasmine1359, There is no way you can do this without your mother permission. She probably has full custody of you. They would both have to go back to court to alter the custody agreement. If mom isn’t for this and if there is no abuse at home you must stay where you are for the time being. If your father wants you to move in with him have him speak with her…they could agree on summer holidays, or extended periods of visits unless there has been an order from the courts against your dad. Sue…good luck

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