Q: Can a 13yr old leave parents and live with grandmother if she doesn't want to live with parents
13yr old is babysitter to 6yr old sibling blamed for everything he does and is physically,mentally and verbally abused by both parents
A:
The answer to your question is no. Parents have the right to govern until the age of 18.
I wish you well.
-The Upshaw Law Firm, (770) 240-0922.
Homer P Jordan IV agrees with this answer
A: The custodial parent has the right to say where a 13 year old has to live. If you believe the child is being abused, then you should contact child protective services. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558
A: I agree with my colleague, Mr. Jordan. If there is a belief that the child is being abused, it should be reported to the Department of Children and Family Services. Additionally, the grandparent may have grounds to file a third party custody action to obtain custody of the child. The child can not simply decide they want to live with someone else.
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