I'm 16 and I live at home with my step-mom... And I don't want to be.?

I'm 16 and I live at home with my step-mom. I don't want to live there and I've never really wanted to be there. I'm the only step-child there, and of course I don't get treated the same. My real mom lives in Washington and I live in Florida. My mom wont allow me to live in Washington with her. My real mom has primary custody of me and my dad has secondary custody. I have thought about emancipation, but I have also thought about just leaving from my step-moms house. Could she do anything about it if I did decide to leave since she doesn't have custody of me? Wouldn't my real mom have to do that?

I'm 16 and I live at home with my step-mom... And I don't want to be.?

Your stepmom could certainly call the police if you left. Its not worth it. Its dangerous. She does have temp. custody of you since you are living with her.

You could try to get emancipated, but how would you provide for yourself? How would you work to pay your rent, buy food and stay in school? These are the questions that the court would ask.

Cant you just get involved in something that takes you out of the house most of the time? Sports or theater or even a church group or something?

I'm 16 and I live at home with my step-mom... And I don't want to be.?

omg just go to washington convince you r mom you want to be therre and be wit h her

I'm 16 and I live at home with my step-mom... And I don't want to be.?

The big question is if your mom has primary custody why won't she allow you to live with her? That is what primary custody is....talk to her and find out her reasons why.

I'm 16 and I live at home with my step-mom... And I don't want to be.?

Legally your real mom is suppose to have you if she has custody. She could however turn it over to your dad.

Is there anyway you can tell your mom how unhappy you are and ask for maybe even a trial basis of living with her to see how it works?? If you've been difficult in the past and this is her reason, try hard to live up to the deal you make. If your mom has other reasons explain to her you need her now and ask for a deal to come try it out.

If she won't agree, then ask her if she can grant someone else custody and hopefully your dad won't object. He will still have his rights. I'd talk to him too. maybe if you express your unhappy and have thought about running away but decided to talk to them first, they'd listen closer. Honesty if at all possible is always the best route in getting what we need as its the truth and the truth can be worked with if all are willing.

Getting emancipated isn't always the best answer. You will become legally responsible for yourself in everyway and that can be alot harder than you think. Sometimes once we have released our parents of this liability they don't take back on responsibility later on when we decide we can't handle it all. So be very sure thats what you want before aquiring it. I was emancipated at a young age. Its not a road to freedom if thats what you think. You will be taking on those roles of authority in yourself you are trying to get rid of and its not always so easy nor are we always so sure what to do and making the wrong chocies does have its prices. Be careful and don't do things you aren't ready for.

Yes your mom would have to report it, but your dad also could. Actually anyone could, but those are the responsible parties who are expected to. Check your laws. You may only have to wait until your 17. However, you really should wait until your ready in all ways, not just in mind.......

Good Luck.

I'm 16 and I live at home with my step-mom... And I don't want to be.?

you are in a bad situation. I think you have to just accept until you are 18.