Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

Do i get to choose who i want to live with at age 16

Hi im 16 yaers old and i live with my dad, he has custody of me, but i would like to live with my mother at the age of 16 would it be legal for me to move into my moms house with out any legal problems like going to court and haveing to pay for a lawyer. Thank You for your time


Asked on 6/16/04, 8:29 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Blake Lipman Law Office of Blake P. Lipman

Re: Do i get to choose who i want to live with at age 16

No,....your mother should seek a court order gaining custody of you. Unless, your father consents to you moving in with her. You could also petition the court for emancipation. For more info. please contact my office at (248)851-3171.

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Answered on 6/17/04, 12:29 pm


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