misskeys88
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Back Story: I got pregnant during college and my boyfriend & his family, and my family and I made arrangements that our son stay with him and his mother until i graduate from college. We eventually broke up and our son still lives with him based off our agreement. His father has a job, lives with his mother, but in all takes care of our son. I go to school 2 hours away from where he lives. I'm a full time student working a part time job, live on campus, and i visit bi weekly and help out where ever i can and able. I do have my son on all my summer breaks, spring breaks, and holidays like Christmas and thanksgiving. I'm graduating in may with intentions on moving back home to TN or take up a career offer in AZ after graduation. I want my son with me and i don't mind having joint legal custody but i would like physical custody whether its joint or sole. The only problem is i'm willing to work it out, but my son's father is pretty much bitter and has giving me a hard time since we have separated. I have a feeling this will end in a nasty custody battle, instead of us working out like mature adults.
What should i do to be able to get the right to have my son live with me in TN or AZ? Would i even have a chance to win custody since my son has been living with his father for 3 years and i haven't been able to be a big financial help? (i do help financially when i can) Any advice will help.
What should i do to be able to get the right to have my son live with me in TN or AZ? Would i even have a chance to win custody since my son has been living with his father for 3 years and i haven't been able to be a big financial help? (i do help financially when i can) Any advice will help.