Do I Have Case

[nikkiex]

My question involves emancipation laws for the State of: Washington state.

Hello. I need some legal advice on this issue. (I appologize in advanced for the long post, but I need to explain the situation first.)

I am 16 years old, and am obviously, looking to get emancipated. My home life is beyond chaotic. My father is an Alcoholic, but moved to California. My mother is verbally, and mentally/physically abusive. I moved to washington in 2005, from Los Angeles. Things were going ok until one night she beat me up. The police would do nothing about it. That was in January 2006. Things have gotten worse. In January 2009, my mom took me out school, saying she wanted to put me in an online school. It was a lie. My "father" drove up from california and beat me severely, slamming my head into the bottom wood step of the stairs, then leaving a black eye and bruises on my arms, and she was laughing the whole time.. I was locked in my room, and wasnt able to call 911. The next day, they were too afraid I was going to call 911 so they forced me to go to HomeDepot with them. Later that day, when they both were distracted, I called a the sheriffs. They came out and did absolutely nothing! They took 2 recorded statements, and believed him. Even when my brother and sister saw everything, they defended him in fear. The next day, they both woke me up and grabbed my arms so hard that they bruised, threw me into the back seat of his truck, and he forced me to go back to california with him. During that time, I was forced to go to work with him, and was FORCED to work rehabbing a drug infested house. I lived with him and barely ate. I wasnt allowed to go to school, I barely ate, I was in the guest room most of the time, and the ENTIRE time I was there, he was getting extremely drunk and violent...knocking me down when I tried calling my mom, and his girlfriend defended him. I kept a log of everything that he did to me while he was drunk, I also kept a log of the work i did, took pictures, kept track of my hours, etc.

I just got home a week ago, I've lost about 40lbs (I weighed 140 when I went down there), and I've been told that Im not allowed to go to school. I've already failed my 10th grade year...I have the papers for emancipation filled out, with the evidence and everything. I have a job as a webdesigner and I filled out 10 job applications. I have the opportunity to rent a small 1bed/bath house, and work at petco.

What do I do beyond that? I'm lost. Ive got everything I need, I know the laws, But I've been threatened to be locked in a mental facility, or killed (by my father) if I even attempt to file for emancipation, or have him arrested for what he's done to me.

How can they get away with it all? Honestly? I don't get it. I've emailed the Governor of this state as well as The President, because I feel that the laws are being broken and authorities arent taking action about it. I've also contacted Bill Handel (a major attorney on the radio) and he never responded back to me.

My Questions are:

1. How Do I get out of the house first (as required) without being threatened?
2. What else do I need to do to MAKE SURE that I DO get emancipated?
3. Do I even have a potential case?

Thank you for taking the time to read this, I trully appreciate it.

[aardvarc]

I've already failed my 10th grade year...

That alone is enough to be denied emancipation.

The petitioner must prove at a hearing by "clear and convincing evidence: (a) That the petitioner is sixteen years of age or older; (b) that the petitioner is a resident of the state; (c) that the petitioner has the ability to manage his or her financial affairs; and (d) that the petitioner has the ability to manage his or her personal, social, educational, and nonfinancial affairs." RCW 13.64.050.

But I've been threatened to be locked in a mental facility

Fortunately for you, being a parent doesn't automatically qualify a person as an intake specialist at a mental health facility. Parents can take you for evaluation, but ultimately a DOCTOR decides if you "get locked up in a mental facility".

I've emailed the Governor of this state as well as The President, because I feel that the laws are being broken and authorities arent taking action about it. I've also contacted Bill Handel (a major attorney on the radio) and he never responded back to me.

None of these people are the people to be contacted for assistance in a case like this. If you are in an abusive situation, there are only TWO contacts that have ANY ability to help: in an emergency situation, 911. All other: your local CPS/DCF office for child abuse. You could email every elected official in the country and it won't matter - these are the ONLY two agencies that respond.
See http://www.dshs.wa.gov/geninfo/endharm.html for what to report, and how.

[nikkiex]

That alone is enough to be denied emancipation.

The petitioner must prove at a hearing by "clear and convincing evidence: (a) That the petitioner is sixteen years of age or older; (b) that the petitioner is a resident of the state; (c) that the petitioner has the ability to manage his or her financial affairs; and (d) that the petitioner has the ability to manage his or her personal, social, educational, and nonfinancial affairs." RCW 13.64.050.





Fortunately for you, being a parent doesn't automatically qualify a person as an intake specialist at a mental health facility. Parents can take you for evaluation, but ultimately a DOCTOR decides if you "get locked up in a mental facility".




None of these people are the people to be contacted for assistance in a case like this. If you are in an abusive situation, there are only TWO contacts that have ANY ability to help: in an emergency situation, 911. All other: your local CPS/DCF office for child abuse. You could email every elected official in the country and it won't matter - these are the ONLY two agencies that respond.
See http://www.dshs.wa.gov/geninfo/endharm.html for what to report, and how.

Ok. That cleared up a little. I plan on going back to school as soon as I can. Thats my top priority, finishing my education. I've called 911, I've called the sheriffs, I've told school councilors, But NO ONE will do anything about it because, A) I live in a small town, and B) my father BS's his way out of things because he lives in california in a mansion with his millionaire girlfriend, so the police backdown in fear that he'd sue. Or C)They dont want to have to deal with it. Its happend so many times before, and thats why I have to get out. Im doing this for MYSELF. No one else. I need to be out on my own, making a living, finishing my education, and away from the abuse. Thank you for your answer

[divemedic]

A) I live in a small town, and B) my father BS's his way out of things because he lives in california in a mansion with his millionaire girlfriend, so the police backdown in fear that he'd sue. Or C)They dont want to have to deal with it

Did you ever stop to think that the answer may be: D) What they did isn't abusive, and that the story you are giving here isn't the exact truth? Or even that you are seeing things from a very subjective viewpoint? At the very least, there is no evidence of abuse, or they would do something.

[nikkiex]

Did you ever stop to think that the answer may be: D) What they did isn't abusive, and that the story you are giving here isn't the exact truth? Or even that you are seeing things from a very subjective viewpoint? At the very least, there is no evidence of abuse, or they would do something.

ok, so you're gonna tell me that bashing my head down on the bottom of the stairs and giving me a black eye isnt abuse? thats bull.

and yes, the story i'm giving here is the exact truth to the tee. there was enough evidence. i had a black eye and bruise on my arm, and they were both VERY noticeable.

[divemedic]

and yet the police investigated and did nothing. Everyone is out to get you. Oh, there is no teenage drama here. Nope. none. You are right.

[nikkiex]

and yet the police investigated and did nothing. Everyone is out to get you. Oh, there is no teenage drama here. Nope. none. You are right.

Yes, I am right. The police didn't do a damn thing. I don't care if you don't believe me. Where do you get off saying everyone is out to get me? Thats where you're wrong pal. If you don't have an honest answer for my question then buzz off.

[divemedic]

I am agreeing with you. Shoot, your mom, dad, and your dad's girlfriend are all out to get you, the cops are out to get you, and your teachers failed you out of school. Your own brother and sister have testified against you. They are all out to get you. Now you think I am out to get you. That is one complicated conspiracy.

During that time, I was forced to go to work with him, and was FORCED to work rehabbing a drug infested house...I also kept a log of the work i did, took pictures, kept track of my hours, etc.

You do know that there is nothing illegal about your dad making you work with him, nor is he required to pay you, right?

[nikkiex]

I am agreeing with you. Shoot, your mom, dad, and your dad's girlfriend are all out to get you, the cops are out to get you, and your teachers failed you out of school. Your own brother and sister have testified against you. They are all out to get you. Now you think I am out to get you. That is one complicated conspiracy.




You do know that there is nothing illegal about your dad making you work with him, nor is he required to pay you, right?

Yes, I understand that, But, It is illegal to keep me out of school, and not let me eat! and for you to say that everyone is out to get me, you're just stupid. No one is out to get me, and the school didnt fail me, if you'd learn to read! you'd see that MY MOTHER TOOK ME OUT OF SCHOOL FOR NO FUC*ING REASON! and told me that I was doing online school, which I AM NOT! THEY WONT LET ME GO BACK TO SCHOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And, uh, my brother and sister never testified against me... I dont know Where the F you got that, but you're wrong.

[FlyinHawk®]

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