Can my 17 year old leave his father to come back home to me without being considered a runaway?
You should discuss this case with a good family lawyer right away. Your 17-year-old sounds like he is going to feel guilty just leaving his father....
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You should discuss this case with a good family lawyer right away. Your 17-year-old sounds like he is going to feel guilty just leaving his father....
You may want to try to contact the Family Facilitator's Office (drop-in help for self-represented litigants) or contact the local bar association...
I agree with my colleague. The father cannot prevent your daughter from contacting you; if he does, you can take steps to change that, such as...
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You should consult with a family lawyer immediately. This is a difficult situation and you will need help with this case. Custody cases and changes...
I'm sorry to hear this, but there is help for you. You don't appear to have any court orders right now, and that's what you would need. You should...
The answer is going to be based on your best interests, not on whether your parents were married or not. You would be well-advised to have your...
Counsel is correct, you need permission as a minor. If you can trust a family member, or a friend, you should go with them and discuss this...
You need to discuss this with a good family lawyer. If the judge doesn't find any issues with you, then perhaps you might have a chance for a...
I understand your frustration here -- it comes through in your question. If there is an order, you will need to get a modification of that order...
You don't say how old the child is. This could make a big difference. For example, this could be very confusing to a young child while an older...