Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
what can i do
I am 12 years old and I want to live with my dad.My mom wont let me, she has custody of me.my dad is--name removed--great dad and i miss him.I think my mom is not right, I think it is mental and emotional abuse that she is doing to me. can i do anything?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: what can i do
Your dad can file proper papers with the Court asking to change custody. At that time, you can tell the judge that you want to go with your Dad. Can you do anything? You would have to have a guardian because you are minor. You might try to contact CASA (I forget what that stands for) its a volunteer organization to help children in Court. You might also try to contact the local county bar association. Some attorneys try to help in these situations. This is a difficult thing and everything must be done according to law regardless of your feelings. Usually, things are done in court without feelings. This is not easy and requires hard work by an attorney who knows how to do the job. Good Luck