Ideas from those of you on the board....

[olanna]

Recently, my 16 year old son came back to my home to live.  In the beginning of this decision, his father was in agreement to send him back.  Now that he is here, he is refusing to be agreeable and sign the papers to give me custody.

In December, my son will have been here 6 months, and it is my intention to file paperwork here in my home state, (which will be my son's by then), and I will petition the state of CA for custody.

I read some of the information on what determines a home state..ties, school, doctors, etc....

My son is attending high school here, he is on my medical plan, and his older brother, sister and younger brother all live here, as well.

Do any of you have any advice to me on this? Is there anything I need to do beforehand to help this process flow smoothly?

[hisliltulip]

Does your ex know your plan?  If not, good, keep your mouth shut.

Have your son into everyday things.

Sports, clubs, whatever.

Make sure his grades are as good as when living with Dad, or even better.

Be INVOLVED in his life.  Make sure the teacher's know who you are.  Attend all conferences.

All this is pretty basic, but you'd be surprised how many people don't do it.

Good Luck!

[MixedBag]

Girl,

You have a PM and an E-mail...

check out WV SARA ESCUDERO v. HONORABLE PATRICK G. (07/12/1990)