Q: My son's girlfriend is 17, her mom is verbally and physically abusive to her. Can she move out without her mom's consent
Police did nothing when abuse was reported and things got worse.
A: Technically, she will be a runaway and the mother will be at risk of neglect charges. At 17 she will not be able to enter into contracts or make other legal decisions, so it is complicated. If this young lady is being physically abused, then someone should call DHS, but understand that can get very complicated. My suggestion would be to hire an attorney and have them look into an emergency guardianship with an adult who provide a safe place for her to live until she turns 18.
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