Lake Charles, LA asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Louisiana

Q: My son is 16 years old and refuses to listen to any of our rules and stay at home. What legal action can I take to

Assure he stays home? We as parents are trying our best and feel like we are out of options.

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Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Answered
  • Juvenile Law Lawyer
  • Covington, LA
  • Licensed in Louisiana

A: You can take his phone, car, computer and video games and explain they only come back with acceptable behavior. You can also put him in counseling.

Douglas Lee Bryan
Douglas Lee Bryan
Answered
  • Marksville, LA
  • Licensed in Louisiana

A: If he refuses to stay at home and follow the rules of the home, he can be adjudicated a delinquent and placed in state's custody. His option would be to be sent to a juvenile detention center (reform school).

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