Is there a way to get my dad stripped of his custody?

[The Joker]

He has been the root of all my mental problems. He has caused me extreme mental distress to the point of having episodes and he is not suitable to raise me. He has mental disorders himself. I want him to leave me alone before my mind is completely fucked up forever. My mom has partial custody, yet my dad doesn't actually pay her what he is supposed to for child support. If my mom had full custody, the money would go automatically to her and her rent would be paid for by the government. I really want to help my mom by this. My mom would then be able to get me all the things I've wanted for the first time.

Is there any way? Do I have to go to a lawyer or something?

[disassociation2016]

I recommend you contact your local child services center Hopefully the people there will be able to help you.

http://www.gov.bc.ca/mcf/

[ShatteredWings]

Stripped in that sense, no.

But, if he's bailing child support (i thought it was direct deposit? maybe that's just US) then that should be a reason for the joint custody to be ended and have you just with your mom.

And, you're 14. Can't you tell them "I don't want to have to deal with my dad"? Here you can choose who you live with at 12. Since youre picking your mom (who generally has preference over the father) I can't see why they'd say no.


"severed custody" in how i think means 'taken away by child protective services'

[XxHaViiK]

Bailing on child support payment is enough to have custody ripped away VERY fast if you make a move where I'm from. It might be different where you live, though.

Now I'm curious to know what laws apply in British Columbia as far as child custody goes, so I'm gonna do some research. If I find anything that helps, I'll be sure to post it here. Just hang in there.


EDIT: Ok, so, it looks like bailing on child support payments CAN get you away from your dad. I'm a kind of confused by this stuff, which I apologize for, but, from what I understand if your mom filed against your father for not paying support then there is a possibility that she could get custody. If she didn't file, the only other thing I can think of is reporting mental abuse from your father to child services, telling your mom if you haven't and have her file against him to get you out also. Unfortunately, I can't find anything stating the rights of the child in the household. I would think that they would give YOU the decision of custody, but I can't find anything stating that the child can choose between the parents.

Here's the link of the site I used: http://www.familylaw.lss.bc.ca/default.asp

I hope you can get away from your dad. I look at your threads, and your father sounds terrible. Good luck with finding peace in your life, brother. Hope this helped.

[SuperSuraj]

You would need to talk to your mom, and get her to get you into custody court, from there because you're 14 you have the legal right in the U.S to choose where you want to live. They will ask you, you will tell them with who and why, and then it should be changed. It obviously won't be that easy but to summarize what would happen that is basically it. I'm 16 and i live with my mom, this is what she's told me if the court asks me if i want to move in with my dad (i dont but yeah)... good luck :)

[Daniel_]

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Lol sorry, just trying to brighten your day. ;P

But if your dad has ever done something, such as physically abused you or a sibling, you can contact law enforcement and tell them and they will help your mom fight for custody.

[Samskates]

Your allowed live with either parent you want since your over the age of 14 legally your dad has no say if you want to live with your mum

[curiouse97]

If you are 14 and you no longer can tolerate your dad then move with your mom. do you know why custedy was given to your dad to begine with?