#FamilyDrama #TeenParenthood #Emancipation
Hey everyone, I need some advice on a tough situation my brother is facing. 🤔 My mom is forcing him to move 5 hours away from his 9-month-old son and girlfriend, which is causing him a lot of stress. He’s trying to figure out a way to stay in the state with his son, and I’m hoping some of you might have some helpful insights. Here are some points to consider:
– Is there a way for him to stay in the state if he finds a place to live, gets a job, and enrolls in online school?
– How long does the emancipation process take, and what steps does he need to follow?
– Are there any exceptions to parental consent for emancipation in Missouri?
I’ve been doing some research on emancipation, but I’d love to hear from anyone who has been in a similar situation or has knowledge in this area. Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Let’s help my brother figure out a solution that works for him and his family. Thank you in advance! 🙏🏽 #FamilySupport #LegalAdvice
My parents moved across the country and left me behind at 17. Then tried to force me to go with them. Law enforcement wouldn’t help as I was less than a year from being 18.
Can he call legal aid tomorrow to ask if they have any advice on emancipation in his state?
The cops are not going to come after a 17 year old with a child and force him home to his mother.
However, you can’t make your mom stay in Missouri and support him.
Is he working part time or full time? Can he get his GED and go full time to support himself? It does mean he would give up his senior year of high school. But if he moves he will be missing all those memorable activities anyways since he will be in another school.
Here’s an option, if he can prove his stability, he can petition the court for emancipation himself. He shouldn’t need to have mom sign off on it, if the judge orders it. I’d also look for a lawyer to do help him with it, some non-profit can guide him through it. It’s a nerve -racking thing going infront of the judge, but if he can articulate the argument, a reasonable judge should be able to rule correctly.
I don’t know the rules where you are but I can’t imagine the cops are going to come haul away a 17yo across state lines — especially someone who is completing school and has a 9mo child. I don’t know what government services are available. Can your brother go talk to a youth centre and find out what resources there are?
NAL but I’m curious if legal emancipation is possible for your brother. I have no idea how you go about that but maybe someone here does.
In some states a minor is emancipated (or granted emancipation) once they have a child of their own. Worth looking into
All that control only to completely lose contact the moment he turns 18. These parents are insane. I get moving is hard, but it seems like she is moving to get him away from his child, which is crazy because she as a parent wants her child to stay with her. Zero self awareness. I hope he gets to stay with the family he created, especially since he wants to be an active parent and partner.
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According to Google, he can leave. Your mother can not report him as a runaway. He will not be able to get an apartment.
Where is your brother’s father?
When does your brother turn 18?
What states are these?
Have you ever considered talking to the police about what they would do if they were called by your mom? I’ve seen 16 yr olds drop out and move away from home….nothing happened! Check with the local authorities, I bet they would say….they don’t care!
I don’t know anything about Missouri law. But, it appears like your mom may be responsible for child support if she goes forward with this plan.
How much longer until he turns 18? Normally in this type of situation he can just leave without her permission and the cops won’t really force him back if he’s close to being 18 anyways
So 17 year old, 9 month son says plenty about what’s going on. None of you have a clue.
I love all the answers that you got some of them were very helpful. But I also mainly love that you are looking out for your little brother. This is going to mean the world to him. I hope he can get emancipated and stay near his baby.