Q: My mom isnt allowed to hit me (court ordered) but she did. I left home at 17 and Im staying with a friend is that legal?
My mom left bruises on me after a harsh fight, I talked with the school about what happened and the school police officer but they dont consider it abuse. However because of her previous abuse she isn't supposed to hit or lay a hand on me or my siblings. So I left the house and have been staying with a friend for a few days. She has also threatened to put me in a group home, call the authorities, and DCFS on me when I didn't do anything wrong. I don't know what to do, but I also know it's legal to leave as a 17 year old as long as your in a stable home, right?
A: You should contact DCFS and the police, tell them what you are doing and why. Dcfs has forms where your mother could sign guardianship over to another responsible adult until you are 18.
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