Murphysboro, IL asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Illinois

Q: If I am 17 an I wanna know how can I leave from a verbally abusive I'm very poor?

I'm keke I'm not in school anymore I got taken out by Regina an I barely have real meals anymore. I stopped going to a school in 9th grade I wish I didmt! I wish I could've been living with my best friend's mom Stephanie she even mad sure I felt at home.

Regina even had me make a fake contract that I could live with my friends mom. If there is anyway I can get away from her without being far from my boyfriend I would love to know .im pretty sure if I can't I'll get sent to another mental hospital . I would love to mention I went twice for self harm.plz take me somewhere I can be happy for once!!

1 Lawyer Answer

A: You are legally under the control of a parent or guardian until youvare 18. 8f you are being abused by that person or your boyfriend, you should contact the police.

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