If I went to a shelter can my parents still get custody of my....?

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If I went to a shelter could my parents still get custody? They won't it and I don't because I hate both of them. I know where the shelter is and how to get there. I'm a 11 and I overheard them talking last night.

No custody of my child.

I'M PREGNANT!! NOT ME MY CHILD!!

Look stop telling me wether or not I should give my parents the baby. Just answer the dang question. I have my reasons for keeping my baby away from my parents.

Answer 1

Don't run away as this would definatley be used by your parents in any custody battle. Stay put and tell them to p*ss off if they try to force you into anything eg signing legal documents. Contact a child helpline:

National Runaway Switchboard - 1-800-621-4000 (U.S. only)
The place to call if you're thinking of running away. If you've already run away and want to return home or to your town, call and they'll arrange free travel via Greyhound from any North American location that Greyhound serves.

Explain it all to them or ask them to redirect you to another youth aid number who can help. Don't be shy about telling them the full reasons as to why you want to run away, being pregnant, your mum and dad trying to take your baby away and why you don't want them near your baby as well. they have to keep it confidential and they have to help thats there job. I you do it your way it just gives your parents more reason to pursue this custody issue.You obviously dont want that so don't do it. why nottell them what you think of them and their custody idea? and why you wouldn't want your baby near them. open their eyes to their own flaws? but please phone that number and if it isn't in the right area phone and ask them for another youth aid number.
(most are open during the night so you could call now if you wanted)

Answer 2

Probably considering that you are only 11 (i know everyone is bringing up your age i'm sorry but it is a big deal) the reason they could still get custody of your child is because you aren't old enough to take care of it properly. Job etc. Now going to a shelter could be a bad thing or a good thing. Go to a trusted responsible family member or friends house and live there. But since you have your reasons they must be bad so get out and stay out.

Answer 3

No your parents cannot get custody of your child unless you are doing something wrong. But you should not go to the shelter because they can charge you as a runaway then they can use it against you in court. So the best thing you can do is lay back and don't mess up or give them anything to use against you in court. I know I am 15 and just had a child and went threw almost the same thing!

Answer 4

This would be a really good question to ask an adult that you trust. Your parents have custody of you unless a judge says they can't. So going to a shelter isn't going to work if you are trying to get away from them. It's a bad idea to leave at all because it's dark, cold and scary out there on your own. Your best bet would be to talk to a grown-up that you trust, like maybe a grandparent or a teacher or a friend's mom. Those are the people who can really help you.

Answer 5

If they can prove you are an unfit mother than yes they can get custody of the child. As you are a child yourself and have no job how do you plan to provide for this baby and why do you want to keep your baby away from your parents?

Answer 6

So you are 11, you are pregnant, you hate your parents and are thinking of running away but don't want them to get custody of your child. I think this is way more serious than Yahoo Answers.

Do you have any adult in your life that you like, respect and trust? If yes, call that person immediately and talk with them or meet with them.

Without knowing all of the issues (ie are your parents abusing you or are you having fairly "typical" problems?) and without knowledge of the law in general or in your state, it's difficult to make broad or specific statements.

But for sure, you need help fast. Please find someone with whom you can talk. A teacher, minister, trusted neighbor, policeman/woman, social services, etc.

Good luck.

Answer 7

aww i feel very bad of you. I dont think they would have access to your child because its your and not theres. I feel very bad for you. Mybe you should talk to your parents about it...or a trusted adult like a counsler or aunt. People on here just want points and they dont want to actually help people so theyll just tell you your too young. I have a friend who had a baby a the age f 12 and she refused to give her baby up and then her mom lost sustody of her her sister and her newborn baby. She now lives with her fostermom and is much happier.In fact she doesnt even want to see her parents she loves her baby so much.. she loves the baby like a old mother would and its amazing shes deifnalty my role model for not dropping out oof skool and trying to make herr life better. You can be a role model too... happy holidays

Answer 8

If there is a place you can go as a run away sure .. And because its your child doesnt give them a right to get custody of it ... but you as a parent need to take responsiblities and make sure you stay in school

Answer 9

Are you talking about custody of you? I think that the only way your parents can not be your legal guardians would be if you were to be emancipated. I would hope that the courts would not grant this to an 11 year old.

Answer 10

Dont go to no shelter man. Do you know what kind of diseases they got in there? If you want to runaway go live with a friend whos 18 or older. I have a lot of adult friends and im 15 whenever i runaway they help me out and let me stay with them for awhile.