If I’m 18 years old and have stopped living with or speaking to my family because of past sexual abuse by my parents, what can be done about my 13 year old sister?
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If I’m 18 years old and have stopped living with or speaking to my family because of past sexual abuse by my parents, what can be done about my 13 year old sister?
She still lives at home. I don’t think she’s being currently abused, but I have a feeling they abused her as a kid like they did to me. I want to get her out of there as soon as possible, but I don’t want her put in some foster home. I want us to be together again, we haven’t seen each other for almost a year. What can I do to make this possible?
Asked on June 27, 2015 under Family Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You are wonderful big sister and she is lucky to have you. You will need to file for temporary emergency custody of your little sister but the issue before the court will be your means to support yourself and her: food, shelter, expenses. Is there a relative or older friend that you trust to help you? I would also go to any Women's legal service centers in the area to discuss what your options are. While I know you do not wish her to go to foster care some foster care you do not wish for her to be abused. Good luck to you.
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