I live with my grandparents, but i don't want to. They have no legeal rights over me. My father has legeal rights, but he was abuseve to me, so i'm living over here, but this is not a fit place for me to live here & I hate them. I'm about to turn 17 years old.
2006-07-27 03:53:41 · 15 answers · asked by Victoria Z 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I will assume you are living in America, which is the only place I know the laws for.
If the court has determined that your grandparents are your legal guardians, then they do have legal rights over you.
If the court has not determined such a thing, and your father is still legally your guardian, he would be the one to decide where you live unless you convince the court that he is an unfit parent, in which case the court would assign you a new place to live.
However, if you are staying with your grandparents, it seems that your father is not controlling where you live. You could as easily stay with someone as else you do with your grandparents. However, as you are under the age of 18 you cannot live on your own, as you cannot legally sign documents. You would have to live with another relative or friend.
If you really need to get out of there becuase it is an unfit place to live, contact child services. They will examine the situation, listen to what you have to say, and help you find a suitable place to live. When you turn 18, you will have the freedom to live where you please without worrying about legal repercussions.
2006-07-27 03:58:59 · answer #1 · answered by Sappho 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Until you are emancipated or 18 you will have to live with some sort of a guardian. If you leave the grandparents and your dad is not worthy of parenting you, you really might end up in the foster system. That doesn't sound like a good solution to me, but I don't know just how bad it is with your grandparents.
A side note: from about 15 yrs to at least 18 yrs most people hate their parents/guardians no matter how good they are. It's just a fact of life. Sometimes it really sucks being a teenager, and unless they are abusing you verbally, physically, and/or mentally you might be better off toughing it out. I think it's a rule that teenagers are supposed to dislike the rules and guidelines laid out by thier parents/guardians. It's part of learning to exist well in the adult world.
2006-07-27 11:04:31 · answer #2 · answered by JordanB 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was 16 I was in a similar situation. I moved into my parents' summer home by myself and went to school. Someone reported me to the State and the police came and got me and placed me in a foster home. I got a job at the local courthouse as a secretary after school for 2 years and saved my money until I turned 18. Foster homes are not all that bad when you're 16. You can get financial support and moral guidance for one year until you turn 18. That way you won't be a burden to someone else. Good Luck and don't get caught like I did.....)(
2006-07-27 11:01:56 · answer #3 · answered by MissKathleen 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Slow down. Think for a moment or two. Is this just a temporary thing?
Are you able to support yourself? Are you able to pay rent? Are you able to buy food? Are you able to buy clothing? Are you able to stand on your own two feet? Not literally, we can all do that, but to take care of yourself? Are you just pissed because gramps told you to do something you didn't want to do.
Give it some thought. Living on your own is a big responsibility. Why don't you wait until you finish your education? Why don't you wait until you have a good job? Don't go flying off and doing something that you may regret later.
2006-07-27 11:00:00 · answer #4 · answered by rb_cubed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry for your living situation and for the way you feel towards your grandparents who took you in when your father abused you. I hope you are in therapy to learn how to deal with your hate and anger.
In the meantime, stay where you are as the streets are no place for a little girl. Finish school and learn how to support yourself.
2006-07-27 10:56:16 · answer #5 · answered by kja63 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, you are a minor and actually your grandparents are your guardians if they have represented themselves that way. Since your father was abusive then going back to him is not the best idea and thats the only legal place you can go.
2006-07-27 10:57:37 · answer #6 · answered by thunder2sys 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please,finish your high school first,and then If you don¸t go to college,find a job,save some money so you can have some start in life.If you go now,you are most likely to end up God knows where(without a diploma or money,or any skills)
2006-07-27 10:56:45 · answer #7 · answered by sanja77 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
grow up first... Hate is a very strong word to use towards family... if you 'run away' you'll probably be place in your fathers care...finish school where you're at... the strike out on your own to make the life you really want for yourself
2006-07-27 10:59:22 · answer #8 · answered by bigmammarush 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can become an emancipated minor but you need your legal guardians signature. Ask your guidance counselor at school about paperwork.
2006-07-27 10:59:14 · answer #9 · answered by jgunslingerj 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone has legal guardianship over you. Just wait until you are old enough. Hope you have a good job.
2006-07-27 10:55:52 · answer #10 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋