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WAI asked in Family & RelationshipsFamily · 8 years ago

How can I make it to where I have a better chance with the judge to let me live with my mom?

I have lived with my dad most of my life, but I've always wanted to live with my mom. We've tried going to court like 3-4 times, and each time we lost. I'm a girl and will be 14 in July and my mom says I have a good chance. I do love my dad, and he's great, but I just miss my mom and want change. And I'm not just thinking of myself. I think it would be better for everyone. My mom would have me living with her. My dad doesn't have to worry money wise as much. Plus, he's complained about how we're always away for breaks, so we don't get to vacation. Well now that I'll be with my mom, we can. My 15 year old brother won't have me around to get annoyed with and fight with either. And my dad and him can have more guy time then. Now my dad says the main reason why he won't give up is because he doesn't want to separate my brother and I. But he'll be going off to college in 2 years (1 after summer) anyways. And we can Skype, talk on the phone, or even go out to my dad's for some time to see each other, if he wants. And my mom and Jesse fight sometimes, so he'll probably stay with dad for at least 1 break, so then we can see each other then too. And I've been playing golf and want to get on the golf team in high school. My dad doesn't get home until around 5:30-6:00, so we just have the weekends. And even then, on Sundays, we have church, and on some Saturdays, we work at the church. And with my mom,she'd be more available to let me train and get better so I can make it. My plan is to be good enough to where I get a scholarship and go to college for free. It would really help everyone, not really having to pay for college then. Because there's my brother and then there's me. In the long run, I think it would be great and better and easier for everyone else. I want an answer from a judge preferably, but if you have great advice, please help me. I really want to live with my mom. And nothing's wrong with the living conditions, everything's normal, both with my dad and mom. I just want your view and opinion on this if you think I could live with her. Thank you.

Update:

sorry, it'll be 2 years until he goes off to college after summer

Update 2:

@ladyhawk, I understand but I assure you, she does not do any drugs, is abusive or crazy, and can support me on her own. Nothing is wrong with living with her.

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  • 8 years ago
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    So if you have gone to court 3 to 4 times to live with your mom then there is good reason the judge won't allow it. Maybe your mom cannot support you without having to go on welfare. Maybe she has a drug record you don't know about. Judge's rarely let daughter's stay solely with fathers unless the mother is insane, on drugs, unable to support her children or violent.

    Source(s): Court aid
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