Let me explain the situation...My father is an abusive (mentally and physically) drunk. Plain and simple. The man hasn't had a job in over 10 years that he stuck with, so my Mom, younger sister and I have been living with him while his Mother supported us.
I became fed up with it, and nearly joined the Navy until my relatives conviced me to move in with them. My father has ruined my grandmother's credit history, and he is now in a Motel along with my sister (14) and Mother. My sister told me that he's abusing painkillers again. He has a history of this, and goes to the doctor an average of 5 times a week for pills (Loriset, I believe). I want to get my sister out of there ASAP. Is there an agency that handles cases like this?
Would I have to testify in court? Also, would he be in trouble for violating a restraining order that expired 2 months ago? He had one placed on my mother, but allowed her to move back in with him the week after it was issued.
2006-11-10 15:43:43 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Hmmm..., well he would probably be in trouble. Yeah, I would get the girl out of there - abusing painkillers is a serious thing, and it's probably as much as the beer why my dad started to abuse my bro.
A motel? How can they aford a nightly motel? Tell me it's by week. He wrecked your grandmother's - or whoever's - credit history, too.
Yes, you would have to testify and go before a court, but if you gather enough eveidence that she's being neglected and mistreated, you can get her out of there.
2006-11-10 15:52:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Join the Navy. Get out of the mess and stop being a co-dependent. Call Child protective services to help your sister. That is about all you can do. You are not responsible for your dysfunctional family. You are the children and they are the adults. You may be able to get custody of your sister once you complete your basic training and show you can provide a stable environment for her. I know of people who have done this.
2006-11-10 16:27:54 · answer #2 · answered by Nora Explora 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jesus, that sounds like a mess, yes call your local,child and family services, get your sister out of that situation as soon as possible..before something happens to her, and no your mother can not be in trouble if the restraining order has ran out, testify in court is not a bad thing if your trying to help someone, your father needs help, your sister needs a stable enviroment to live in.
if your not sure who to call,contact the police station and ask them for the agency and who to call...good luck!!
2006-11-10 15:51:55 · answer #3 · answered by donttalkjustplay05 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES CAN HELP YOU. YOU NEED TO GET YOUR SISTER OUT OF THERE ASAP!! THAT IS NOT A STABLE LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR HER.
YES, YOU WOULD HAVE TO TESTIFY IN COURT. BUT DON'T WORRY. IT'S TO HELP YOUR FAMILY. IT'S NOT A BAD THING. IT'S A GOOD THING. OK?
TALK TO YOUR LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENT ABOUT THE RESTRAINING ORDER. THEY CAN GIVE YOU AN ANSWER FOR THAT.
I'M SORRY YOUR FAMILY IS A MESS RIGHT NOW. I PRAY THINGS GET BETTER. GET YOUR SISTER OUT OF THERE IMMEDIATELY FOR HER OWN SAFETY. GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS. ~JENNA~
2006-11-10 16:05:15 · answer #4 · answered by Jenna 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Child Protective Services can help.
You most likely will have to testify in court.
Best of luck to you, any law enforcement agency can give you a better answer.
2006-11-10 15:54:08 · answer #5 · answered by ultra _ girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋