hereigoagainx3 Forum Posts (1)

RE: Divorced 5 years, Daughter 9y still wants to live with her Daddy. Mom has a DWI w/child in car

In the state of MN and WI, the children NEVER get to decide who they live with until they are 18. The Courts in these 2 states take into consideration the age of the minor and the maturity level exhibited by the minor to determine if they will even talk to them...and even if they do decide to talk to them, the childs wants mean nothing in the end. it is still a he said she said deal unless you can prove bad intent or malice on one part or another. who ever has custody is 95% or better likely to retain custody. Is it fair for the parents? Fair for the kids? Not always, does the system really care? Not really. Both of these states have now instituded new law for child suport and it revolves around custody and the mother still has the edge, even if the father has custody....is that fair? No. Welcome to hell....until the child is 18.

Divorce is ugliest on the kids. Just love them and be the best you can be to them...slamming the absent parent just makes you look bad, no matter what your situation.


Also, if any one is interested, a Gardium at Leitum is a joke. They are paid NOT to make waves in the system. If you want your childs vice heard, have them hire an attorney who will fight for what they want. Expensive, yes, but worth it!