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My son wants to move in with his father. How do we make this mutual agreement official?

Hello. My 16-year-old son decided he would like to go to the high school where his dad lives. If we do not have an agreement already in place, can I use this parental form as a mutual agreement between Dad and me that I agree to allow my son to move in with him? We are zoned for two different school zones, even though we live 10 minutes apart.

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You would need to file a Joint Petition for Child Custody. Both parents will sign it. Generally, it needs to be filed with the court and the judge signs a court order accepting your mutual agreement.

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Hello. My 16-year-old son decided he would like to go to the high school where his dad lives. If we do not have an agreement already in place, can I use this parental form as a mutual agreement between Dad and me that I agree to allow my son to move in with him? We are zoned for two different school zones, even though we live 10 minutes apart.

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I understand your situation. Have you and your son's dad discussed this potential arrangement before?

Yes, we have.

Lexi

Lexi, Chatbot

Are there any specific concerns or conditions you would like to include in this parental form regarding your son moving in with his dad for school?

No.

Lexi

Lexi, Chatbot

Is there anything else the Family Lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured they'll be able to help with your parental form.

No. I'm just trying to see if the form would work for Dad to register him for school or would we have to go to court?

Jessica B

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Is there currently a child custody court order?

No, there isn’t.

Jessica B

Jessica B

Ok, will the school accept a parenting plan without a court order?

I'm not sure of that.

Jessica B

Jessica B

You would need to file a Joint Petition for Child Custody. Both parents will sign it. Generally, it needs to be filed with the court and the judge signs a court order accepting your mutual agreement.

Can you tell me typically how long it takes for a judge to sign off on a mutual agreement?

Jessica B

Jessica B

Usually within a few days, since there is no dispute between the parents.

Thank you.

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