How would I get cusotity of my 15 year old son the legal way?
544207
I THOUGHT YOU SAID YOU WERE 15, WANTING TO CHOOSE BETWEEN MOM & DAD... ARE YOU THE 15 YR OLD SON OR THE DAD TRYING TO GET THE 15 YR OLD SON
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If you can afford it, you might want to seek some legal advice right now, just to explore your options.  If they tell you that there may be no good way to obtain money from your son, you might want to speak to him to find out what his intentions are.\n\nAs far as Financial Aid: the federal methodology used to calculate your grand-daughter's EFC (i.e. her ability to pay for college) *requires* that she include parental income/asset information on the FAFSA.  The student who does not provide this information will be denied aid until the issue is resolved.  If your son leaves her with you, your information can't be used in the "parent" section unless you officially adopt her.  HOWEVER, she may be able to petition her school's Financial Aid Office to be considered independent, in which case parental information won't be required and she will probably be eligible for a good deal of financial aid.
574484
Well, I don't want to be the only different voice, but since you are a minor, your father should normally be allowed to "sign" for you, as your legal guardian. Since as someone under 18 you are not allowed to sign into a binding contract
579276
The police can't do much honestly, since he was awarded 51% in the court system. You can go back to court (with or without an attorney) and have your son heard in front of the judge. Age 12 is the age where many judges will actually consider the childs choice. If nothing else, you may want to find a paralegal (much cheaper than an attorney) who can assist you with filing the appropriate documents in court. Good luck!
748631
Yes you skinflint!\n\nForget legalities, do whats right by your son. You should want to support him and not leave it all up to his mother!
173155
They couldn't possibly be just trying to prove a point, could they?  His parents are the ones responsible for bringing him into the world, so how can they justify making him responsible for preparing him to be self-sufficient?  There is no way they can collect on that bill; parents are legally responsible for their children's welfare until the age of 18.  They can legally kick him out of their house now that he's 18.  If I was your friend, I would move out as soon as possible, and try to make his parents understand their responsibilities.
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You can get this at the local county court office.  You will need to spend some money for the forms they are NOT free on the Internet.  The bad news is that in some states your parents have to agree to this.  Be careful because this could also open of a case of incorrigibility against you.\nBest of luck
27752
Go to family court and file papers for it
630994
go to the court house with him and file for custody, have your lawyer ready and talk to the judge, he's more than old enough to decide where he wants to be at.
751531
Try to harvest this side, you may be able to change an existing form.  (e.g child custody and visitation right).\n\nBut I would let a lawyer formulate this: especially in a life threatening situation (surgery) you need a lot more (and there is maybe also the sons mother involved).
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You need to go through the courts.  Have a child support order made by the courts, with an income deduction order, so that the money is just taken from his check and deposited into your account (no more bounced check worrries).  I went through what you are going through for years until I finally went to the courts.  By this point my ex was $14000 in the hole but had purchased a new car, enrolled in college for his masters degree, and was living great.  But whenever I questioned him about it, he would tell me how hard he was struggling and that he just couldn't do any better.  I, however, was living on a prayer and wish, maxing out credit card for grocery and clothing for my son.  And wondering if I would ever be able to get out of the hole he'd made.   \n\n\nIt took 10 months for the courts to straighten everything out.  I requested that I keep my son's insurance on my policy because my exhusband was very unstable and changed jobs a lot.  They had no problems with that.  They garnished his income tax refund for the next 3 years and made it very clear to him that his child was first in his life, not his new apartment  or car or school. \n\nHe pays the very least a non-custodial parent can pay.  I was not trying to break him, I just wanted my son to have the benefit of both parent's income.  Which I think is his right.  \n\nThink of it as fighting for your children.  You would never let anyone else take anything from them or cheat them.  Don't let their father.  If they lived with him, he wouldn't have a choice about taking care of them.  He shouldn't just because ya'll aren't together.  \n\nYou don't need a lawyer.  Just go to your local office for Child support enforcement.  If you don't know where it is, search child support and your state's name.  \n\nAlso, think about life insurance policy -- child support orders normally require both parent carry one because you need that assurance in the event of an untimely death.  \n\n\nGood Luck!!
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Whether it is or not, you obviously need to get an education before you strike out on your own. You can't spell legal and should have said you're.  How do you expect to support yourself at 15 anyway?  If it's dangerous at home for you then seek help, but don't just leave.
311674
Just hire a lawyer he will get it done legally for you.........
885630
Need more information.  Depending on who you are or what your relationship is to the person.  If your not a parent, it also has a lot to do with the opinion of the child.  Being that they are 15, they are older and can give the judge his or her opinion as to which person or parent they want to live with.
630367
My son is thirteen. He mows lawns to make money, and he can make alot of it in a pretty short amount of time. Definately get permission from a parent or guardian first though.
1117057
Get a copt of his birth cert. and that is all you need and mom you can get it..your son don't have to
744482
File a petition in court that you are now in the age of majority and is the beneficiary of the amount deposited in your behalf by your parents.  That you are now withdrawing the said amount for urgent expenses.