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    Default Emancipation for a Gay Teen

    Ok here is the situation:
    I am friends with this guy "ADAM" that is 17 lives in Indiana and wants out of his parents house. They are extremely controlling. Several weeks ago his older brother "outed" him to his parents. He is Gay. His parents are super religious and will not hear of it. They are verbally abusive. His Dad is very agressive...having gone as far as punch the older brother in the face giving him a black eye. Nothing was done when this happened because the older brother is 19. His parents have gone as far as calling the cops and make false accusations against his boyfriend and I saying that we keyed their cars. They have called and threatend his boyfriend called both of them faggots, his mother approached his boyfriend and called him that to his face. His mother constantly tells him that he is going to hell. "Adam" wants to get emancipated. He loves his parents but can not take the verbal abuse anymore. He is getting depressed and I am worried about him. He has a place to live...and a job, but after reading some of the other posts I am not sure he would be able to get out.

    Please respond if you have any advice.

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    Default Re: Advice on this situation....

    None of what you posted is an emancipation issue its CPS issues tell your friend to contact CPS or talk with a mandated reporter (Teacher, Doctor etc) so they can file abuse report. Emancipation is not a ticket to get out of controlling parents (which is not illegal) care. If there is abuse then CPS needs to be called.

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    Default Re: Advice on this situation....

    He does not want to get CPS involved. His parents are not bad people they are just not OK with him being Gay, and are being verbally abusive because of it.

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    Default Re: Advice on this situation....

    Then he needs to deal with it until 18!

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    Default Re: Advice on this situation....

    Indiana has an emancipation statute for a "child in need of services", see Indiana Code § 31-34-20 et seq. An action to have a minor determined to be a "child in need of services" is brought by protective services or a prosecutor, and can result in the minor becoming a ward of the state.

    Otherwise Indiana has no emancipation statute, but it may nonetheless be possible to convince a juvenile court to grant emancipation where the court finds:
    1. The petitioning minor wishes to be free from parental control and protection and no longer requires control and protection;

    2. The petitioning minor understands the consequences of being free from parental control and protection

    3. The petitioning minor has sufficient money for the child's own support; and

    4. The petitioning minor has an acceptable plan for independent living.

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    Default Re: Emancipation for a Gay Teen

    He is calling CPS. Things got worse over the weekend.


    Thanks. If anyone has more advice let me know.

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    Default Re: Emancipation for a Gay Teen

    The situation has been reported to a school counselor and CPS. So far nothing has happened. He is emotionally unstable. Does anyone have any other advice?

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    Default Re: Emancipation for a Gay Teen

    CPS takes it time often time to begin an investiagtion or is working unseen. Continue to document and report any further abuse

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    Default Re: Emancipation for a Gay Teen

    He talked to someone at school and she told him to make sure to let her know if anything happens. New things have continued to happen yet he can not get his counselor to call him down to talk even though he has put in multiple requests. She told him she would stay on top of it and he really is feeling alone. There is nothing I can do because I know his crazy parents would make up some lie to try and get me arrested. I am afraid he is going to hurt himself to get out of the house. His parents are letting him have no contact with anyone outside of his house other than school and work because they found out he was trying to get emancipated. I am just worried his is going to hurt himself to get out of the situation. Anyone have any suggestions on speeding this up?

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    Default Re: Emancipation for a Gay Teen

    The process is what it is an investigation has begun. If the victim feels things are worse or he is in danger contact the CPS worker. If threats or violence occurs contact Police

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