Q: I have proof my dad has verbally abused me. This has been happening for some time. I'm depressed. Can I be adopted??
I'm depressed here and my dad is a drunk who's very controlling and abusive, I can't live with my mom right now because of a misunderstanding concerning a legal issue with her boyfriend, can my best friends mom adopt me so I can be in a stable household my senior year??, she's loved me more than he ever has and treated me like an actual daughter and I would like to be in a stable home for once, it's emotionally hard on me to go through his abuse and be away from home. Is there any way she can adopt me without his signature?? I love my other mom more than my own father, and he makes me feel like a horrible person...he would never give up control over me willingly but I'm scared he's going to hurt me.
A: In short, not at this time. It sounds like what needs to happen is for you to disclose this abuse to either a counselor or to Child Protective Services. Generally they will place you with the closest stable family member who is willing to provide care. However, be aware that your father will eventually learn of the report. This question is very complicated and many more facts are needed to answer it completely.
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