KEEP IN MIND THIS IN TEXAS. my girl ("wiwi") got kicked out the house by her momma than she change her mind all of a sudden. "wiwi" was kind of happy for her momma kicking her out the house because she has been CHILD ABUSE by her for a long period of time to the point the family had to get counciling, social worker, and a check up on momma. last year wiwi got beaten up by her momma to were she had a sissor. she got beaten up so bad and it left her in not so good conditions. this year it starting to begin so she wants to stay out the house. she's 17 and 6 months year old. my question is that if her momma were to kick out the house and she left can the law do any thing to wiwi? is it true that once u are 17 and 6 months year old the police can't force u back home is your decion from than on (once momma kicked her out)? is there any law that can help her out not to return home? NOW KEEP IN MIND THIS IS IN TEXAS. how can i help her???
lulabelle answered Friday March 31 2006, 10:42 am: Well, that depends on which country you are in. If you are in the United States then she is old enough to stay out of the house if she wants to. She can petition the court and have herself emancipated. She's so close to being 18 that they will probably grant it. Going this legal route will not get her mother into trouble and will free your friend to do whatever she wants as far as living arrangements are concerned. Also, you might help your friend find some group that she can go to that will be support for her like Alanon. These people have usually suffered the same sort of abuse your friend has. They will be able to be some support for her in the emotional since. Good luck to you and your friend.
skater answered Friday March 31 2006, 4:28 am: Ok, well first of all im sure the last thing your friend wants is for her mom to be in jail...but she does need help...she old enough now to make her own descion she can stay with a friend and remeber shed probably be goin away for collage soon...her mom might be crazy and a horriable mom but i dont think the daughter wants her in jail even though thats were the mom HAS to be...maybe her mom is going through some kind of trauma thats she cant take out so she takes it out on her children if thats the case then let your friend find help as soon as possible she shouldnt have to be goin through this hses just a kid...hope i help later [ skater's advice column | Ask skater A Question ]
xEVYx answered Friday March 31 2006, 2:27 am: you shouldnt be the one helping. it should be an adult. if her mom did that to her then yes the law can stop it by simply putting her in jail or making sure your friend doesnt have to go back home.
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