Asheville, NC asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for North Carolina

Q: Hiwhat to do when the older sibling(21) has decided to pickup/keep the younger one(14) without my knowledge or consent?

I do have a Dss history my children were in custody at a foster home for 3 years I regained custody of the younger child 10/2017 however the older child aged out in foster care In June of 2017!. I have been sober since 7/7/2016. The minor is a transgender male and I have some nothing but be accepting and supportive of his decision, he’s not abused, nor neglected but is disrespectful and spoiled of course that is my fault.

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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Jacksonville, NC
  • Licensed in North Carolina

A: If you have custody, it is likely kidnapping - call local law enforcement and have the older sibling arrested. If law enforcement refuses to assist by calling it a 'civil matter' you will need to retain an attorney. Best of luck.

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