If my husband and I opened our home to a 15 year old girl whose mother told her to find somewhere to go live, what steps should we take to protect her and ourselves?
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If my husband and I opened our home to a 15 year old girl whose mother told her to find somewhere to go live, what steps should we take to protect her and ourselves?
Her family has issues with alcohol and were evicted from their apartment. She was staying with different school friends when she could.
Asked on December 6, 2012 under Family Law, Pennsylvania
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I suggest that you contact a family law attorney about the matter you have written about for guidance as to how to proceed and have this attorney contact your local social services department that you now have a minor child living in your home for protection.
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