Q: Hi I'm 19 an my girl friend wants to move in with me (16) her mom is immorale an insults an degrades her daughters
I was wondering if I could get into any legal trouble if she did come with me I want to help but scared that her moms kids could go to foster care or I could get prosecuted for harboring
A:
Technically you 16 year old girl friend does not have the right to choose where she lives. It is up to her parents.
Your biggest danger is that she is a minor and while you do not state anything about sexual relations, if such is occurring you could get prosecuted for statutory rape. The biggest danger is her mom accuses you of the same and you have to deal with the criminal court system. I really can't say what you should do but I suggest you be very careful.
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