My common law wife of 10 years and I broke up 2.5 years ago. I paid her spousal support in a lump sum but not child

Hello! My name is Debra (formerly known as Legal Ease). Thank you for your question. I'm reviewing it now, and will post back again shortly.

I am sorry to hear of this difficult situation.

There is no law that says your son can move into your home at 16. That is only true in Ontario.

But what is very clear is that there is no way to force your son now or at 16 to live where he does not want to live. The police will not force him back to his mothers. They will check to see if he is fine and where he wants to be that is all.

A court would not likely make an order against the child's wishes at this age and even if it did it would not matter so long as this is clearly coming from your son.

Does that make sense?

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He can essentially vote with his feet.

If the mother won't sign off on school forms or there becomes an issue with medical concerns you could seek a court order.

Really your son should just tell his mother he wants to live with you now and that is what he intends on doing.

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