Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

I am 17 years old. I live with my dad, but i want to move with my mom but my dad want let me. My daddy uses me for a child support check. He talks to me all kinds of negative ways and lies to me. I have called the police on him twice for him hitting on me. He lied to the police but they believed his story. I graduate from high school in six months but i really just want to be happy but I cant because I'm living in a place not called home.


Asked on 11/27/12, 6:24 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

Your mom can ask the court to allow you to live with her. Her attorney can ask the judge to interview you in chambers. You can tell the judge anything you want - including the things you stated above.

You can also talk to a school counselor and tell the school counselor that he is hitting you and verbally abusive. Under Texas law, any school teacher or counselor is required by law to report abuse to the police. You need to talk to adults about your situation! Please do so immediately. Why don't you record his verbal assaults and play them for an adult you trust?

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Answered on 11/28/12, 10:11 am


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