[teen in trouble]

My father in-law is sick with cancer and his son lives in southern California, five weeks ago he came to stay with us to give his mom a break,( he's been acting out) now she refuses to fly him back home and is offering me money to keep him with us, this is not a option. What are my legal remedies , my father in-law gave up custody when the divorced, and suggestions are desperately needed.

[Fr_Chuck]

Contact social services,

[ThunderScout]

Father brought daughter to Florida from Oklahoma. Father was here for one month, asked her if she wanted to go back to Oklahoma - she said that they should try to work it out here - he left in middle of night leaving her behind in my care. I am not related. Daughter called Mother -whom does not have custody - Mother if fine with her remaining in Florida. What can I do to allow her to continue living under my roof and care for her needs? She is 17 years of age and good in school. I have a stable environment where she can be a teen. Father used her to cook, clean, do their laundry and pick up his beer cans. He drinks an average of 24 cans a day and does not have money to support her. I am willing and no one wants her. What can I do to help her without reporting to children and families and risk her being removed from my home too?