Ok, My mom when we were little use to go out to bars and leave me and my sisters home alone (ages6 &7). now that im almost 18 in 8 months, my mom treats me like her slave, she calls me a whore (im not) she use to beat me, but now its all verbal abuse, my sisters stick up for her and never me. I have moved to my fathers, to Ohio, and to Seattle washington just to get away, but she always forces me back, Just recently when I moved to Ohio, but I left my moms house in washington because she had 9-10 people living in a 3bed room house, but me and 3 guys that arnt related were having to live in the cold gorage together. I couldnt take it so i left. But anyways i want to know if i have a case that i can present to get amansapated right now on my own??? PLEASE GOD HELP. I cant take this anymore....
if it helps i have had jobs, and an aptment, but she keeps forcing me back I am able to take care of myslef but because she is my gardian i have to come back home when she says..pleaseHELP
2007-12-07 14:24:20 · 8 answers · asked by fairygirl888 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
DO NOT go back to live with your mom!
You are old enough to decide who you are willing to live with. You need to get your dad to take you to court and have the visitation/custody rights changed LEGALLY so your mom can't force you to move in with her! Period!
What your mom is doing constitutes abuse on many levels... talk about all that with the judge.
You need stability that your dad can provide. You need to finish high school and you need to get a job so you can save money... and preferably get some job training at a community college.
2007-12-07 14:38:48 · answer #1 · answered by revsuzanne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You have a case, but your so close to being 18, I don't think that anyone can force you to live with your mom. Just show them [I'm assuming the ppl who bring you home are the police or cps] how your mom is making you live and they won't make you stay there. If you have the option of living with your Dad, your mom cannot stop you from moving in with him...your more then old enough to make that decision on your own. Talk to your Dad about it..and he'll probably be able to help you get away from your mom.
2007-12-07 16:47:08 · answer #2 · answered by Becky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest that you go to the probate court and ask them for the proper forms that you need to file. Take 3 forms of ID with you - one being a picture ID and your social security card. Also, have your dad write out a statement that confirms what you are saying and that he gives his consent to you being emancipated as well -- make sure that he has it notarized. Take all of these down to the court house and ask them for instructions on what you need to do. Also bring with you proof of your employment, a letter from your employers stating how long you have been employed and what your income is, a copy of your last 4 paystubs and a letter from your landlord showing how long you have had the apartment and verifying you are up to date and no problems with you as a tenant.
You want to show the courts that you are responsible and truly are able to take care of yourself.
BUT you must be sure that you are able to support yourself - once you are emancipated, your parents are no longer responsible for paying for anything for you. So you MUST be absolutely certain before you make any decisions.
You mention that you have sisters and that you did move to your father's house at one time. Knowing what you and your sisters have gone through, I would have to question why your father wouldn't have taken it upon himself to make sure that all of you were safe - under the conditions you state you and they were living in, I would think that he would have stepped in to try to help get all of you out of that situation.
Even though you are going to be legally of age to leave -- he still has 2 other daughters going through it themselves.
Good luck
2007-12-07 15:09:52 · answer #3 · answered by ???? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! The courts will ask for proof and it may seem hard but you can go through the courts or waith until your 18. I hope your situation improves. I have found that a lot of parents who have miss treated their children are angry at themselves so they take it ou on the child, you being able to make it on your own just adds salt to her wounds. She wants you to be like her. Keep your head girl things will get better.
2007-12-07 14:33:52 · answer #4 · answered by ltonyasfun 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get emancipated, but that takes time. You might actually turn 18 before you become emancipated. Do turn her into Child Protective Services, especially if you have younger siblings.
2007-12-07 14:59:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes you can, you can get emancipated at the age of 17
i know what you are going through i went through alot with my dad
keep in there and stay strong
2007-12-07 14:33:40 · answer #6 · answered by Proud to Be Mommy!! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i think you can... and your 18 and im almost positive when your 16 you can do it too
2007-12-07 14:29:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you could maybe hang in there until you are 18. it would be best.
ps someone please answer my question.
2007-12-07 14:44:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋