Q: i am 16 and my mom emotionally abuses me has for year can i runaway to my older sisters with out her getting in trouble
my mom has emotionally abused me for years and use to hit us on the head. kicked by big sister out when she was 15 and i am now 16 and cant deal with it anymore i suffer from depression and anxiety and i have wanted to kill my self. can i runway to my older sisters and not have her get in trouble
A: If your sister is an adult, she can Petition to be your guardian. She should consult with an attorney about this. Otherwise if your sister or any other adult tries to take you from your mother (even if you want to go), they can be charged with custodial interference.
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