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Samurai1833
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At what age can a Child make their own living/housing decisions? State of Minnesota
I have a single parent female friend (a) who wants to take a female child (b) out of an abusive environment, the household the non-custodial parent. The child is staying with (a) currently (1 week so far.)
The Custodial parent (c - mother) has no opinion and is willing to allow her 15 year old daughter to live with anyone if it does not affect her life adversely.
The non-custodial parent (d - father) has been increasingly verbally abusive and has exhibited questionable behaviors that are inappropriate to discuss here, the child has lived with the non-custodial parent for about a year. In that time the minor has resided with various relatives and others. These behaviors prompted this arrangement.
The child is no angel, but has responded well to the new household with improved behavior and maturity. She is very intelligent, responsible and warm in this new environment this could be the turning point of her life. She may feel wanted for the first time.
Person A is willing to provide as if the child is one of her own without any financial/legal claim on either parent. However, her resources are limited as she has two other adopted children
What rights, if any do each of the four individuals a, b, c, & d have?
Do we need to pursue "Emancipation" for this minor, Is this the right legal terminology?
What pitfalls should (a) expect?
What approach is best to produce an outcome that has; (a) as the guardian/provider for the child, no recourse from (d) the hostile father, and ultimately the best situation for (b) the child?
I have a single parent female friend (a) who wants to take a female child (b) out of an abusive environment, the household the non-custodial parent. The child is staying with (a) currently (1 week so far.)
The Custodial parent (c - mother) has no opinion and is willing to allow her 15 year old daughter to live with anyone if it does not affect her life adversely.
The non-custodial parent (d - father) has been increasingly verbally abusive and has exhibited questionable behaviors that are inappropriate to discuss here, the child has lived with the non-custodial parent for about a year. In that time the minor has resided with various relatives and others. These behaviors prompted this arrangement.
The child is no angel, but has responded well to the new household with improved behavior and maturity. She is very intelligent, responsible and warm in this new environment this could be the turning point of her life. She may feel wanted for the first time.
Person A is willing to provide as if the child is one of her own without any financial/legal claim on either parent. However, her resources are limited as she has two other adopted children
What rights, if any do each of the four individuals a, b, c, & d have?
Do we need to pursue "Emancipation" for this minor, Is this the right legal terminology?
What pitfalls should (a) expect?
What approach is best to produce an outcome that has; (a) as the guardian/provider for the child, no recourse from (d) the hostile father, and ultimately the best situation for (b) the child?
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