What can be done to protect my granddaughter’s rights if she does not want to live with her step-mother?

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What can be done to protect my granddaughter’s rights if she does not want to live with her step-mother?

My 18 year-old granddaughter is having trouble at home with her step-mother. Her dad brought her to me and now the mother is going to have her arrested as a run away unless she goes home with her. What can be done to protect my granddaughters rights?

Asked on November 30, 2010 under Family Law, Idaho

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 13 years ago | Contributor

In ID, the "age of majority" is 18; your granddaughteris no longer a minor in the eyes of the law.  This means that she is legally an adult and can choose where she wants to live and with whom she wants to live with.  She is no longer under the legal control of a parent or guardian.  If it works for both of you, she can just stay at your house. 


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