I live in Texas. I am graduating at the end of this month a year early. Many sources say my parents can haul me home but many others say that they can't. I know that I could file for emancipation but I'm really not looking to throw arrows and hurt my father's reputation- I just can't deal with the constant berating and drinking and yelling. However, I don't think he would want me to move out, due to control issue. If I have a place to stay, can pay rent, am safe, and have a highschool diploma can he really force me back home?
For the record, I am aware that life in the real world isn't easy. I love my mother and would stay here for her but the good doesn't outweight the bad anymore. I know she would be on my side, it's my dad I'm worried about.
Any input on if I could get into legal trouble or get anyone else into trouble by living with them or anything like that.. anything you know would be great. Thanks!
2007-05-04 14:05:09 · 6 answers · asked by starswilldance 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
I will be 17 in January, but I won't be moving out until 3-5 months before my 18th birthday. My mom is on my side and will let me move, does that help my case?
2007-05-05 04:11:04 · update #1
I think emanicipation would be your best choice if you and your mother file documents with authorities like Child Protective Services. If they can contact the police and inform them on your behalf, I'm sure they'll go along with it, and even make a surprise visit to examine the old living situation, if they request at your agreement. Do you have any relatives that you can stay with until you're 18? I also think you should look into living with non-abusive relatives, like an aunt or uncle, until you are of legal age, or someone else who knows what's going on at home. Also, if you don't have a job, I suggest looking through the classifieds and sending out a resume, if you have one. This is so you can save up some money for a place of your own, but here, I'd go with something small.
And don't worry about destroying your father's reputation. If he's constantly berating, drinking and yelling for no reason, or if he just wants power to dominate the household, then he deserves to be exposed for this and lose everything he's worked for, in my opinion. You should be thankful that your mother is so supportive of this. I'm surprised she hasn't divorced your father yet! >:(
2007-05-05 12:02:17 · answer #1 · answered by Sharon Newman (YR) Must Die 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about going back to school. I know that is not what you want to hear but it is probably the fastest and cheapest way to get into the military. You can get a ged and apply for a waiver but they are few and far between. Usually you need 15 college level credits along with the ged to make up for not having a high school diploma. You will first have to schedule your ged. That could take a couple of months. After that you have to enroll in a community college where you will have to take another test to see if you can actually place into college level courses. If you do not, you will have to take a semester of remedial courses just to be able to take the college level courses. You could then take the 15 college level courses but you are talking about at least 1.5 years maybe 1 year if you are lucky. In addition, you have to meet other recruiting requirements and pass a physical. The college courses are all at your own personal expense. The military will not pay for them and they will not reimburse you either. Call your local school district and see what you can do.
2016-05-20 22:54:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but a high school diploma has nothing to do with whether you're an adult or not in the eyes of the law. If that were the case, what about those 12 year old prodigies that graduate and go to college? Are they considered adults?
Your best bet is to go for the emancipation.
When do you turn 18? Is it another year from now or in a few months?
2007-05-05 03:57:05 · answer #3 · answered by jami 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to be 18 years of age in order to move out UNLESS you contact CPS child protection services and inform them you are afraid for your life due to your fathers drinking and abusive nature. they'd place you into a foster care i'm sure until you reach 18 then your free to make your own decisions.
2007-05-04 14:34:33 · answer #4 · answered by james_stailey@sbcglobal.net 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, you can't enter into any contracts as a minor. So renting is going to be tough, among other things. Emancipation may be your only way to accomplish what you seek.
2007-05-04 14:10:56 · answer #5 · answered by Matt O 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If there is drinking I wouldn't care about my fathers reputation, if you will be harmed if you stay, I would talk to a guidance counselor.
2007-05-04 14:17:52 · answer #6 · answered by pwah 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋