Q: Im a 16 year old male, my mother has sole custody of me but things have been happening in the house so i decided i want
Im a 16 year old male, my mother has sole custody of me but things have been happening in the house so i decided i wanted to live with my dad yesturday. she said if im not back by sunday she will call the cops but im afraid to go back. will the cops still make me
A: They police could tell you to return to your mother but information is needed. If your mother is abusing you or neglecting you then you should inform the police. Again, depending on the circumstances, you dad could file an emergency petition for temporary and permanent custody or for an order of protection. He should consult an attorney as soon as possible.
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