If I’m 17 years old and have graduated high school, can I move out of my mom’s and into my dad’s without having to go to court and change the custody agreement?
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If I’m 17 years old and have graduated high school, can I move out of my mom’s and into my dad’s without having to go to court and change the custody agreement?
When my parents first divorced the judge gave them a joint custody agreement even though I did not wish to live with my mom.
Asked on June 16, 2015 under Family Law, California
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
If you can get your mom to agree to the move, there's no need to go to court. Otherwise you will need a judge to modify the custody order; you just can't move out. The fact is that a child's wishes as to which parent they want to live with are considered by the court in making its decision; and the older the child the greater weight is given to their preference.The fact that you are out of school will also help your case.
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