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  • Apr 29, 2012, 04:38 PM
    ComeAtMeBroILY
    Can I chose who's house I want to live at full time?
    I'm 12 and my birthday is a few months away and I've heard that when I'm 13 I can choose who's house I want to live at full time. Mom or dads. I don't know if I can. My dad treats me like crap and starves me. And I want to live at my moms house all the time how can I do this? What do I have to do
  • Apr 29, 2012, 05:00 PM
    ScottGem
    No you can't choose. Only a court can determine who will have custody. If you want to live with mom, mom will have to file a petition in court to modify custody. The court may listen to your preference but will make the decision.

    I doubt if your dad really starves you. But if you feel that way have a doctor check you out for malnutrition.
  • Apr 29, 2012, 05:05 PM
    Fr_Chuck
    I am sorry you heard wrong. At 13 you may be able to testify in court, if your mom will file in court and ask for a change in custody and/or visits.
  • Apr 29, 2012, 05:48 PM
    cdad
    How is he starving you and is he the primary parent ?

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