Question: im 17 years old and a few weeks ago my mother kicked me out. i had one of my friends there to witness, and her mom. now my mom is wanting me to go back, but do i have the legal right not to? its a very unstabkle home, ive been forced to live with her since my father died but now i cant take it anymore. our fights scare me and often have gotten physical since i was 14. Do i have any rights here? im not neccisarily looking into emancipation but id like to have gaurdianship switched to someone i trust.
Answer:
If you feel that you are in immediate danger call 911. For legal assistance, the Children’s Law Center may be able to help. To contact the Children's Law Center, call 602-258-3434 ext. 266. To see the Arizona laws regarding termination of parental rights in the Arizona Revised Statutes, see A.R.S. § 8-533.
July 21, 2010
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