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* Unless your fiance sprung the fact he had a daughter on you at the last minute then you should be able to handle this. If he didn't tell you about having a daughter then he probably was fearful you wouldn't be able to handle this information. You did not state if the mother has custody; he has full custody or it's joint custody. If you love him it shouldn't make a difference. One day you will have children of your own.
Assuming Mom has custody, then she would have to agree to let daughter move in with you OR you would have to petition the court for a change of custody.
Start with discussing the problem with your attorney. They will be able to give you the best information on the courts and the procedures in your area. In general you will need to start a civil case for custody. Your daughter, if she is old enough to have her opinion considered by the court, may carry great weight with the court.
Ya if your aunt does not have custody you can leave with bio moms consent, now your aunt might threaten and try to keep you there but without custody she has no legal rights to make you
I've been trying to gain sole custody of my 8month old daughter but nobody seems to able to assist what is the problem with this issue
Once you turn 18, you are no longer a minor. Therefore, your able to leave your house and go elsewhere.
Unless their is custody involved the girl's father is able to take her and not give her back. If their is custody involved and he takes the girl and won't give her back then that would be considered kidnapping.
My granddaughter wants to live with her mother she is soon to be 17 and her father has custody and dose not want her to leave what recourse dose my granddaughter have ?
You can not break a court order, breaking the law, based on how you feel. You have to be able to prove this in court. Until then the order must be followed.
Before that happens, the State child welfare agency would work with the parent to make sure she's able to pay her bills. It could be used as a factor, but don't count on it. I wish it was so in my daughter's case so that her ex can get custody. see link
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The age varies by location, but generally a minor must be at least 18 years old to leave a parent's custody legally. However, in some cases, minors may be able to petition the court for emancipation at a younger age.