Getting custody back

When my child was 1 and 1/2 custody was awarded to his aunt. that was 13 years ago and I complied with the court order and completed what was asked of me. He still lives with her and my question is ...Is there a chance that I may get custody back now even though it's been this long? He would not have to change schools or move so far way about 12 miles. I have not asked him to do this I just wanted to know if it is possible, If I did take it to court. I have missed so much and he has too I just want I chance to start building a closer relationship with my son. I didn't put this question up here to be insulted for my actions as a young immature person I just want to know if there is a chance.

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Submitted 398 days ago...

Jodi-Mesa

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Good for you for wanting to develop a relationship with your son. We all are guilty of bad decisions in our past and hopefully no one here will throw stones. Since your child is over 13 years old he will have a say in his custody and since he lives with your aunt maybe you can talk to them about this. Fact is, if everyone agrees and you are determined a fit mother as in you can provide a safe and healthy environment for him then of course you can get custody. Will you have to fight your aunt for custody?
Good luck :)

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Submitted 398 days ago...

slhansley

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I don't know if it will be something that would turn ugly or not I just didn't know if I even had a chance since it had been so long

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Submitted 398 days ago...

mma_mom

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Jodi has good advice, and yes, we all make mistakes. But be very careful with this. It's great that you want to get your son back but there is many things you need to consider before the legal part. If he is happy, healthy and well taken care of where he is you should probably just start on regular visitation, get to know him, and make sure there won't be any trauma in taking him out of his "home". I'm sure he wants to be with you, but he may not realize what will actually happen. He is at a very confusing age and 12 miles to a 13 year old is farther than it is to an adult. You need to keep in mind that he is comfortable where he is. Getting close to him is awesome, but you don't want him to resent you when he's 15 or 16 for taking him from his aunt (who I'm sure he is very close too). I am not criticizing at all, but I have been on the other side and want you to be sure your decision benefits the child 100%. When you make your decision make sure it is for him and not to make any feelings of guilt you may have to disappear.
Good luck to you both

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Submitted 397 days ago...

slhansley

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Ok maybe I worded this all wrong...I do have relationship with him ,comes over to my house all the time and for the Holidays, I've always been apart of his life.It's not like I have seen him in that long period of time he just hasn't lived with me.

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