Is there any other way other then emancipation that a 17 year old girl can leave home with her child?
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Is there any other way other then emancipation that a 17 year old girl can leave home with her child?
I am 17 with a 1 1/2 month old son living in a stressful home with her mother younger brother and stepfather who has sexually abused me and has been reported to police but was never prosecuted.
Asked on August 15, 2012 under Family Law, California
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I am so sorry for the situation as it was but congratulations on the birth of your son. Now, this is a stressful time for you anyway even if the other factors did not exist.
Emancipation is only one of several alternatives available to you if you feel you cannot live with your parents. You may want to consider other options such as:
- family counseling or mediation service between you and your parents;
- living with another responsible adult (aunt, uncle, grandparent, or family friend);
- seeking assistance from public and private agencies;
- an informal agreement with your parents allowing you to live outside your home.
Do you have a relative that you can trust? Then I would seek him or her out and ask for help. Good luck to you.
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