Re: Leaving home at sixteen
No you cannot gain custody of your minor GF! Your state has no statute for emancipation outside of marriage.
Re: Leaving home at sixteen
so she's stuck in a violent home and their's nothing i can do about it
Re: Leaving home at sixteen
No but she can talk to a teacher, Doctor, Policeman etc all are mandated reporters and must by law contact CPS and report abuse.
Re: Leaving home at sixteen
By the way living with you is not an option as the AOC for your state is 18!
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would any of her family be able to get her, rather than her ending up in foster care again.
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That would depend on the family members and the court. Thats not the concern the concern is her safety
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i realized that living with me probably wouldn't work, all i want is for her to get out of the environment she's in
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she won't say anything if she'll have to go to foster care
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Then I guess she will be abused until she dies or its so bad she can't hide it
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what if i tell someone for her will anything be done
Re: Leaving home at sixteen
You can call the national hotline 1-800-4ACHILD you will then be directed to the call center for that area (once you say where). You do not have to give your name so if asked by her or anyone you can deny calling. Once you do that your done.
Re: Leaving home at sixteen