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    Apr 9, 2010, 01:56 PM
    Can you leave legally at 17?
    So my friend got abused from her mom and she wants to leave her house. She turns 18 in 6 months. Can she go to the courthouse and file for abuse and have my mom as her gaudaian??
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    Apr 9, 2010, 02:13 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by melissafay View Post
    yes she can! but it is hard to do
    And how do you know this? We don't even know where the OP and her friend are. Laws vary.


    To the OP,
    Like I mentioned, laws vary from state to state. And the court will want to see proof of the abuse. Your mother needs to be on board with this and willing to go to court. If she's that close to turning 18 though, unless the court will grant an emergency order, court proceedings can take so long it might not even be worth it.

    And where is your friends father in all of this?
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    Apr 9, 2010, 05:23 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by melissafay View Post
    yes she can! but it is hard to do

    Please post your research - you are wrong.

    I notice you've attained troll status in a very short period. I understand why.
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    Apr 9, 2010, 09:26 PM

    She can call children and family services and report the abuse, after an investigation, they will determine if it is true and what is best for the child. Perhaps parenting classes or parenting supervision, or perhaps being removed from the home.

    If the child is removed, your parents can apply to be a foster parent or a temp guardian. There will have to be home inspections and court approval
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    Apr 10, 2010, 03:19 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by justcurious55 View Post
    and how do you know this? we don't even know where the OP and her friend are. laws vary.


    to the OP,
    like i mentioned, laws vary from state to state. and the court will want to see proof of the abuse. your mother needs to be on board with this and willing to go to court. if she's that close to turning 18 though, unless the court will grant an emergency order, court proceedings can take so long it might not even be worth it.

    and where is your friends father in all of this?
    My friends dad lives there but the family is having issues with him too.
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    Apr 10, 2010, 03:24 PM

    Has your friend called the police? Talked to a school counselor? Called cps? Taken pictures of any marks left by the abuse?
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    Apr 10, 2010, 04:26 PM

    What is the nature of this abuse?

    But frankly, let her wait the 6 months and then leave. Its unlikely that any court action or investigation will be completed in under 6 months.
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    Apr 12, 2010, 03:19 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by justcurious55 View Post
    has your friend called the police? talked to a school counselor? called cps? taken pictures of any marks left by the abuse?
    She's called the police today.
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    Apr 12, 2010, 11:29 PM

    And? What did they say/do? What is the nature of the abuse?
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