Q: My son will be 18 on May 4th. How long do we legally have to allow him in our home and support him?
He has damaged our home out of anger. He's broken into our bedroom and stole money and valuables. He's 6'1" and will get in our faces cussing and pushing us around. We have key locks on our bedroom bc we are fearful that he will harm us in our sleep and to keep him from stealing. What are our options?
A: You can tell him to leave as soon as he turns 18. If he is violent or destroying property before then, you can file a petition with juvenile court and charge him with assault, vandalism, or theft.
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