Legal Question in Family Law in Alabama

Fifteen year old choice in Custody

My ex-husband and I have joint custody AL. I'm the custodial parent. He wants her to move in. He has had very little time with her because he didn't initiate visitation. She wants it too because she needs a relationship with him so badly. She feels rejected. I didn't force visits after I found out that his stepson was sexually abusing her in a controlling touchy way (not intercourse) when she was ten and he was twelve. I have never forced a childsupport increase. The stepson is now 16 or 17 and has quit school and is in trouble for breaking and entering. He was sent off to his dad again since the stepmom and my ex-husband can't manage him. He visits and I can't get them to keep the visits seperate. Until the last year he would always ask her to have sex with him. He hasn't held her down or taken off her clothes in the last few years. My ex-husband told me that the boy ''is capable of anything'' when I voiced a concern about rape. The step mother denies it all and is verbally abusive to her own teenage daughter too. This situation feels horrible and overwhelming to me. Can I stop him from getting custody? Or at least get some legal controls in place for visitation?


Asked on 4/07/03, 4:03 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael McNair M. S. McNair, Attorney-at-Law, P.C.

Re: Fifteen year old choice in Custody

You may be able to do something. You need to meet with an attorney as soon as possible.

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Answered on 4/07/03, 11:21 am
Phillip A. Strickland Law Offices

Re: Fifteen year old choice in Custody

Given the history of abuse or attempted abuse, that you describe, there are several avenues open to you. Your situation is far too complex to be dealt with here, however. You should consult with an attorney as soon as you can afford to hire one. Good luck.

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Answered on 4/07/03, 4:47 pm


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