i'm going to do it.

Well, since you have partial custody of the child I am not sure if they could get you for kidnapping or not. I would seek an attorney and ask and then I would talk with my mom and see how she feels about you taking him now. It sounds like you have finally reached a grown up stage where you realize that you need to be a mom to this child. It is sad how many girls these days do the same thing that you have done. We need to realize that these babies don't ask to be brought into this world and when we choose to take the chance of becoming pregnant we need to decide to be a parent!

Whatever you choose to do I wish you the best of luck. If it was me I would try and go through legal aid or call a lawyer and find out what my rights are. Then go from there, it sounds like you are doing good now and in my opinion you should have a chance to raise your son. The best of luck to you.

Well it is wonderfull that you are ready and willing to take care of your son. I think that you should definitly talk things over with your mother before doing anything completely rash. Know that your mother too has probualy grown very attached to the little guy and though it will very hard for her to lose him. Start out with baby steps once you move out ease her into show your ability to take care of him, and I am sure in time though it will be heart reching she will come to realize that your son should be with his mother. Ya know I remeber when I was younger my sister had a daughter when she was very young and she didnt quite take all the responciblity either and my mother pretty much raised my neice for a few years, but there was never any custodial papers signed but one day my sister grew up and decided to take responcibility and took my neice from my mom, my mom was absolutly devistated, but she realized it was for the best with time. I think that you just need to start having an open converstation with your mom no threats no yelling and if it seems as if she may be getting frustrated or angry end the conversation to let her think about what you have said and bring it up later. Good Luck to you.

Have you discussed it with her? It seems to me that it would be best for all if you did take your son.... Maybe she can even sign over sole custody to you? It doesn't hurt to ask and at least you'll know where you stand.

If she has custody and you take the child, with no intention of bringing him back, you will have a lot bigger problems than paying for a lawyer. She can call the police and have you ARRESTED. If she has custody and you take the child without permission, then you are KIDNAPPING him. Sounds to me like one quick way to lose your son forever....you'd better look into the laws a little more before you do something stupid.