[GOMER113]

Good day, everyone.

I've got a step-daughter that will be 18 in March and although she will be an adult and I no longer have to support her financially, etc., my wife said that I can't legally kick her out of the house until she graduates high school.

I live in California and I've only found information on kicking out children prior to their 18th birthday, but I haven't found any information on not being able to legally kick them out until they finish high school. Does anyone know anything about this?

Thanks.

[Smashandgrab]

Why are you wanting to kick her out?

[E-Rawk]

You married the woman, you're married to the kid too. Is there an actual reason to kick her out? Honestly you shouldn't kick her out while she's still in school unless you want to make it easy for her to fail at life. I don't get your point and if this is some lame troll attempt you'd be better off getting answers in the OT as people are allowed to tell you what they really think of you over there.

In my opinion, kicking the kid out while she's still in highschool or college even is a major dick move. I've got 2 step daughters that I could never imagine doing that to.

As far as the legality goes, I'm not sure.

[Three Gun Fish]

What I know is you're dividing a mother from her daughter and that can't be good for the peace.

Legally, I don't think there's anything stopping you if she's eighteen. I advise boning up on tenant/landlord rights and responsibilities to help you out with this pickle before you take action.

Also, consider what your wife, her mother, wants. This is potentially very detrimental to your relationship.

[GOMER113]

Originally Posted by Smashandgrab

Why are you wanting to kick her out?

Simple answer: attitude problems, disrespectful to everyone, lazy, freeloader, etc.

I know that all kids have these problems to some extent, but she seriously goes out of her way to make me look like the bad guy in lots of situations. She is a problem I'd rather not deal with.

[Smashandgrab]

I agree with the above posters. Of course without knowing the circumstances I can't comment too much except to say that typically if a child is having behavioral problems in a blended family it often says more about the parents than it does about the child. To be completely honest with you, if she's acting up its because you and your wife have failed her somewhere along the line and its your duty to make that right instead or herding her out the door.

At what age did you enter her life?

[jimmy48]

I wish this was in the OT...

Anyway, just deal with it for a few more months. Stop giving her money, put a pad lock on the fridge, and problem is solved.

[Jerseyfresh84]

shes gonna head down a bad road if you kick her out. drugs, crime. sounds like she needs some guidance...maybe boot camp?

[D.C.]

Originally Posted by GOMER113

Simple answer: attitude problems, disrespectful to everyone, lazy, freeloader, etc.

I know that all kids have these problems to some extent, but she seriously goes out of her way to make me look like the bad guy in lots of situations. She is a problem I'd rather not deal with.

Maybe you're the douche, and not her?

[E-Rawk]

Originally Posted by GOMER113

Simple answer: attitude problems, disrespectful to everyone, lazy, freeloader, etc.

I know that all kids have these problems to some extent, but she seriously goes out of her way to make me look like the bad guy in lots of situations. She is a problem I'd rather not deal with.

Thats normal with any kid, especially going out of her way to make you look like a jerk. Believe me, my 6 year old and 3 year old both have this down to a science.

Kicking her out won't do anything to make you look like less of a jerk though. How bout a nice sit down just you and her. Take her out for a bite to eat and talk about the issues between you two.

Just making suggestions on something that my mom did to me when I got this way.