I'm so sorry that you find yourself in such an awful situation. It was imperative that they got you away from your father, and the Portective...

What are you hoping to get from it? It's an old adage that you can't get something for nothing. And unless you were injured, you won't get...

No parent can prevent another from visiting the child absent a showing that the parent is abusive, irresponsible, etc. And that tactic can...

While that may well make staying at the house unwelcome, you can't make it so miserable that she needs to move out. That looks awful in court. ...

Whether in High School or not, you are free to live wherever you like when you turn 18. And happy birthday, sir!

Mr. Traub is a Maryland lawyer and got it right. There is no criminal sanction for this. But you may well have legal recourse, and this may even...

You cannot, without a protective order, lock him out. It is his home as well. It would be no different if the house was in his name and he locked...

She and your father have the duty to support you until you turn 18 or complete high school, whichever is later, but in no case are they obligated...

For being a mom who put her child’s well-being first?? I think not! You did the right thing in trying to protect her. And keeping her away from...

It's doubtful that you would be charged with a crime, but, if the state becomes concerned that you are a danger to yourself by not staying home,...