My girl friend is 16. Her dad, who is her only legal gaurdian has a drug and alcohol problem and recently kicked her out of the house after an arguement. Due to my job, I couldn't come get her right away so her aunt who lives 2 hours away did. The next day she called her dad and reconciled with him but he still refuses to let her come back. He told her she will have to live with the aunt from now on. She is completely opposed to this. She wants me to pick her up and bring her here to stay with me so she can continue to go to the same school. I live on my own and it's no problem but the aunt refuses to let her leave. The aunt says she will call the police if my girlfriend leaves. Can I get in trouble if I pick her up? If I don't she may get a cab, ride a bus, or hitchhike. What do I do if she shows up at my house? I want to help her get emancipated but she will be unable to do so since the aunt won't allow her use of the phone and also won't let her go anywhere or do anything. She has no access to any legal help right now. Does the aunt have the legal right to keep her against her will? I know I have no rights pertaining to her but what are her rights? Does she have the right to live where she chooses since her legal gaurdian will not take care of her?

