Re: Letter Given by Parents Stating for My Family to Avoid Communication
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She'll be 17 in less than a month, so she can leave the house as she pleases because a 17 year old is not considered a minor in Michigan. Just wanna make sure that if we hangout that they can't file charges against me.
well, sort of. She is still a minor in Michigan but there since the juvie courts divest themselves of 17 year olds, they (the courts) cannot control her. If she stays with her parents, they do still have full control of her. They can still engage the court's assistance in keeping you away from her.
Of course she can walk out the door and the police won't bring her home. That doesn't mean her parents can't drag her ass back home though.
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well, sort of. She is still a minor in Michigan but there since the juvie courts divest themselves of 17 year olds, they (the courts) cannot control her. If she stays with her parents, they do still have full control of her. They can still engage the court's assistance in keeping you away from her.
Of course she can walk out the door and the police won't bring her home. That doesn't mean her parents can't drag her ass back home though.
They also can't be on my property without my permission.
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They also can't be on my property without my permission.
well, actually, unless you prohibit them from being on your property, they can but are you living on your own or do you live with your parents?
but what does that have to do with the issue?
Re: Letter Given by Parents Stating for My Family to Avoid Communication
It not meant to be an act of defiance it's to save her from mentally unstable parents who are emotionally abusive. Even if courts were involved I have several adults who would back my statement, including school counselors and teachers.
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It not meant to be an act of defiance it's to save her from mentally unstable parents who are emotionally abusive. Even if courts were involved I have several adults who would back my statement, including school counselors and teachers.
meaningless, absolutely meaningless. If she is in danger, cps should be called in.
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well, actually, unless you prohibit them from being on your property, they can but are you living on your own or do you live with your parents?
but what does that have to do with the issue?
I live at home but my parents do not trust them and would not allow them on the property if they tried to physically take her back.
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meaningless, absolutely meaningless. If she is in danger, cps should be called in.
It'd be pointless considering she can just escape them if needed in a month. Involving CPS and having a long, drawn out investigation would be even more emotionally wearing on her.
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I live at home but my parents do not trust them and would not allow them on the property if they tried to physically take her back.
so you admit you and your parents would willingly assist a minor in defying her parents?
so, when the parents show up at your doorstep with a cop with them demanding you relinquish the child you are going to say.......?
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It'd be pointless considering she can just escape them if needed in a month. Involving CPS and having a long, drawn out investigation would be even more emotionally wearing on her.
then apparently she is not actually in danger.
and again, while the courts cannot make her return home, that doesn't mean her parents can't.
but hey, you think you have all the answers. You go ahead and stick with your plan. Let us know how that works out for ya.
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Yes.
You REALLY don't want to what you're suggesting.
You'd be simply proving their point.
Cutting off communication with her would be extremely harmful to her because she is quite emotionally unstable and my family and I are the only ones truly supporting her.
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so you admit you and your parents would willingly assist a minor in defying her parents?
so, when the parents show up at your doorstep with a cop with them demanding you relinquish the child you are going to say.......?
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then apparently she is not actually in danger.
and again, while the courts cannot make her return home, that doesn't mean her parents can't.
but hey, you think you have all the answers. You go ahead and stick with your plan. Let us know how that works out for ya.
Being judgmental when you don't know the entire situation doesn't help anything. I did the research and nor a court or the police have the authority to force her home. Her parents also cannot "drag" her home if she's on property where they're not allowed.
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TC611;860251]Cutting off communication with her would be extremely harmful to her because she is quite emotionally unstable and my family and I are the only ones truly supporting her.
so you say but guess what, your opinion and $7 will get you a cup of coffee at Starbucks
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Her parents also cannot "drag" her home if she's on property where they're not allowed.
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you haven't answered me:
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So, when the parents show up at your doorstep with a cop with them demanding you relinquish the child you are going to say.......?
and don't say you will tell the parents to go away. If they are escorted by a cop, they are not going to be charged with trespassing.
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so you say but guess what, your opinion and $7 will get you a cup of coffee at Starbucks
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you haven't answered me:
[COLOR=#333333]sand don't say you will tell the parents to go away. If they are escorted by a cop, they are not going to be charged with trespassing.
A cop isn't going to waste their time when no law has been broken. Also, just because they come with a cop doesn't automatically give them the authority to do as they please.