I want to Divorce my biological mother

[JessicaSky]

I am 17 years old. I plan on getting married soon and having kids. 17 years ago my biological mother abandoned me then came back 13 years later and threw my father in jail for kidnapping and denying visitation. I have a stepmother whom was willing to adopt me. My question is this: My biological mother has threatened to take me to court for visitation with my kids if I ever have any. I want to know if I can legally divorce her and name my stepmom as mine and my future childrens mom and grandmother? My biological mother is a liar and an abusive woman. I do not want to have any ties to her any longer and I would never want to subject a child to the kind of mental anguish and emotional destruction I have felt at her hands. Do I have any options whatsoever? I live in Missouri

 

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

I am 17 years old. I plan on getting married soon and having kids. 17 years ago my biological mother abandoned me then came back 13 years later and threw my father in jail for kidnapping and denying visitation. I have a stepmother whom was willing to adopt me. My question is this: My biological mother has threatened to take me to court for visitation with my kids if I ever have any. I want to know if I can legally divorce her and name my stepmom as mine and my future childrens mom and grandmother? My biological mother is a liar and an abusive woman. I do not want to have any ties to her any longer and I would never want to subject a child to the kind of mental anguish and emotional destruction I have felt at her hands. Do I have any options whatsoever? I live in Missouri

My response:

First of all, don't waste any money on any of these issues.

Once you turn 18, you become, officially, an "adult" under Federal law. You can tell her to "Bite Rocks" - - as a matter of fact, you can do that right now.

As for your future children, let your mother spend all of her money on litigation. It will get her nothing. Here's your secret weapon: The United States Supreme Court decision in "Troxel vs. Granville", was decided and became law in June 2000. That case made sure that parents have THE final say-so as to who sees the children and who doesn't. You've got all the cards. Again, when it comes to your kids, you can tell her to "Bite Rocks". There's nothing she can do.

Good luck, and try to wait a few years before you start having children. You're only a child yourself.

IAAL