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at what age can a minor in Minnesota choose to live with his/her grandparent?
Im 13 and my parents are seperated , i am currently living with my mom at my grandparents but she is now wanting to move out , i have lived here almost a year she moved in about 6 months ago . This is where i feel safe and since i've been here my grades have inproved they were D's and F's but now there A's and B's . I do not want to because she is also mentally abusive so is my dad , my grandparents are going to try everything they can to keep me . They do not want me living with my mom , She leaves all the time , she doesnt clean/cook so i would be stuck doing all of that and going to school . so please if you know if i have a say in where i want to live please help by answering .
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- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
In the State of Minnesota, the age when a child can choose to live with either parent or relative is what they call "the age of majority". In other words, you have to be 18 in order to make that choice. However, the court will hear you out and make a decision based on your best interest. Like for example, the things you briefly mentioned in your question...those can be used for your own reasons and the court will take them into consideration. In your situation, though, it may be somewhat more challenging as your mother has not given up her parental rights over you. If she gives up the parental rights AND your grandparents assume guardianship through court proceedings, then you are good to go. You have not mentioned whether your mother is currently involved with CPS. If she is, then you could petition to live with your grandparents, and the chance will be greater to be granted. If not, well, you are kind of stuck... Good luck and I will keep you in my prayers....
