You can get emancipated. File at the local courthouse. * Being placed in the custody of another person and being emancipated are two different things. A minor doesn't get to decide who has custody of them. The only way a court will remove custody from your parents is if they have been proven to be unfit in some manner. As far as emancipation, in the state of Louisiana if your parents don
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I dont think so my dad did that and my mom fiiled him
It is not an automatic switch. However, the non custodial parent may file to take custody. If this is not an option another family member may step up.
They can't in a custody case. They are seen in chambers. see links
if she's the biological mother
No, you cannot move a child out of state if you have joint custody.
In the state of Louisiana, it is possible for a parent, withut a lawyer, to file a motion for temporary custody while the other parent is in possession of the child and refusing visitation.
No. If you are not married the mother have custody automatically since birth. The only way for the father to get it is by proving paternity in court and he can then petition for custody, visitation and pay child support. Until then he can not stop her and the child form leaving. If you are married she can also leave with the child and so could you since you both have equal right to the child then.
In your search, type in Do it yourself Custody. You can find out alot of info there. They also have Do It Yourself Divorce. I just got divorced in Dec. for $90.00, because I done it myself. Good luck
No. see link
The party with legal custody makes the decision. Physical custody is another matter between the parties. Many couples have joint custody with physical custody to the mother. Whoever has legal custody has the right to make important decisions.