Q: How can I legally leave an abusive guardianship in Ohio?
I'm an 18-year-old high school student in Ohio, living with my aunt and uncle, who are my legal guardians. I've been with them for about 13 years, but there's significant mental abuse, and my uncle has recently threatened physical harm during arguments. While there's no history of physical abuse, these threats are recent, and I feel unsafe. The court has mandated I stay until I graduate, but I'm desperate to leave now. I'm currently working on getting my cosmetology license but have no car or job. What legal steps can I take to leave this environment safely and legally?
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