By Alison Mayer

Amber worked tirelessly to co-parent with her ex Gary during this season of "Teen Mom OG" -- despite his previous sole custody agreement involving their daughter Leah. But when the young mother felt that her former fiancé was excluding her from L's busy schedule, A reached her breaking point -- and during the season finale episode, she stated that she was ready to obtain joint custody of Leah. So what made the 25-year-old decide to pursue legal action?

"I want to feel like I have some control," the mama shares in the "Teen Mom OG: Featured Moment" below. "Even though I go to school meetings and things like that with Gary, I don’t have a say-so. I don’t sign those papers."

But A is quick to state that her ultimate goal won't change anything about her bond with her beloved "Booboo."

"I know I'm a good mom to her, and we have an amazing relationship," the Indiana native explains. "It's not a change, it's just legal."

How does Amber think Leah would adjust to formally dividing her time between her parents? And what has Amber done in her own life to prepare for more responsibility as a parent? Hear her answers in the clip, share your thoughts about her efforts in the comments and be sure to catch Amber’s progress in Part 1 of the "Teen Mom OG" reunion on Monday at 10/9c!