Okay well I'm 15, turning 16 in July. And I have been living with my aunt for the past few months. I do not live with either my mother or my father. Me and my mom do not get along in no kind of means. She is an alcoholic and when she gets drunk she takes it ALL out on me, saying I am the reason of her problems. When she drinks she does not only get emotionally abusive but physically as well. And as a 15 year old, it too much for me to bear. My parents got divorced when I was only 6 months old. So in my eyes they have never been together. And when they got divorced the judge announced my mom as the domacoratorial parent (or however you spell that word). Basically she has the right or say so over me. For my sweet sixteen I would like no presents from my family but only this one wish, to be released from their custody and to be able to start a new life by self. Without all the memories of alcoholism and the abuse that came with it. I'm not quite sure what the laws are of this in Louisiana. And just wondering, does it help the fact that I have been living with my aunt for the past few month? Someone please help me with this.

Thank goodness for your aunt and other angels that are willing to help others through the tough times. Just curious: do you have any brothers or sisters? While staying with your aunt, how far are you from your mother, distance wise? Do you know your father? How far away is he? Are you doing well in school? I believe life has a way of evening out the good and bad for all of us.

If your mother will sign over her rights it is possible the courts will award custody to your aunt. But no it is doubtful that you can be emancipated at this point and time, no way to pay your own way.

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Originally Posted by becca_roo92

Okay well I'm 15, turning 16 in July. And I have been living with my aunt for the past few months. I do not live with either my mother or my father. Me and my mom do not get along in no kind of means. She is an alcoholic and when she gets drunk she takes it ALL out on me, saying I am the reason of her problems. When she drinks she does not only get emotionally abusive but physically as well. And as a 15 year old, it too much for me to bear. My parents got divorced when I was only 6 months old. So in my eyes they have never been together. And when they got divorced the judge announced my mom as the domacoratorial parent (or however you spell that word). Basically she has the right or say so over me. For my sweet sixteen I would like no presents from my family but only this one wish, to be released from their custody and to be able to start a new life by self. Without all the memories of alcoholism and the abuse that came with it. I'm not quite sure what the laws are of this in Louisiana. And just wondering, does it help the fact that i have been living with my aunt for the past few month?? Someone please help me with this.

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Unless you can prove you are able to support yourself you cannot be emancipated.

On the personal side - and I know you aren't asking for any free advice - changing your location is not going to take away the bad memories and abuse. Do you see a counselor, is there someone at school you can talk to? Being alone, with no support system, not even your aunt, could make things worse.

Can you talk to your aunt? Sounds like she is not part of the problem and could be part of the solution.

Your best bet, and there are no guarantees, would be for your aunt to file a motion with the local Family Court for custody. Be prepared to present whatever evidence you can of your mother's alcoholism and abuse. Witnesses, if any, will be especially helpful.