Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan
How much control does a mother of a 16 year old have?
Background:
My girlfriend's mother isn't letting me see see or talk to my girlfriend. I am 18 and she is 16 (almost 17). We have done nothing illegal, or out of the ordinary. (The reason we aren't allowed to see each other is because her mother expects us to read her mind all of the time and won't tell us plainly what she expects from us.) My girlfriend was sent to a counselor by her mother and the counselor said she didn't know what her mother was thinking because my girlfriend is a very responsible and independent girl and has never been in any trouble and does very well in school.
Questions:
1) Exactly how much control does the mother actually have over her daughter in this situation?
2) Can her mother file a restraining order, or anything similar, if we try to talk or see each other despite the mother's wishes?
3) Can my girlfriend's mother stop her from talking to me on my girlfriend's own cell phone?
4) Does it sound to you like my girlfriend would be able to become legally independent and move out of her mothers house?
I would like a couple opinions on this if possible.
Thank you for your help.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: How much control does a mother of a 16 year old have?
Why would you encourage your 16-year-old girlfriend to move out of her mother's home? Do you not care about her future or are you just thinking about what you want at this very moment? Her mother is legally and morally responsible for her and your girlfriend should obey the household rules and the law, and show respect for her mother. If you think her mother was wrong, you should be adult enough to try to discuss these issues with her.
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