Q: Interesting in finding out what options a 16 year old in Nebraska and if they can legally live somewhere else
Interested in finding out the options for a 16 year old in Nebraska who is living in an abusive household
A:
If a child is being abused or neglected, every person has a legal duty to report the abuse or neglect to the child abuse hotline. The number is (800) 652-1999. If it is determined that a child is being abuse or neglect, it could result in removal of the child from the home, services provided to the family, among other options.
If a child has concerns regarding their home life, they should contact a parent (or the other parent), other family member, school teacher or counselor, or other trusted adult. If the child is being abused or neglect, it should result in a report the child abuse hotline. If it does not rise to that level but the child is unhappy in the home, there may be counseling or other services available to help improve the child's home life.
Absent a finding of abuse or neglect, the parents of a child have the legal authority and responsibility to decide where their child lives. Thus, a child can live outside the parent's home only with the parent's consent.
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