RE: trouble with my mom
Hi there,
Thanks for contacting the National Runaway Safeline. It sounds like you have been through a lot living with your mom and that it’s really difficult for you to continue living there. We’re really glad that you reached out and we want you to know that you are not alone. So let’s see how we can help you out tonight.
It’s great that you feel your dad is a supportive person and that you have a good relationship with him. He seems like a great person in your life. Have you thought about talking to your mom about how you feel? Sometimes reaching out with open communication can be helpful.
In terms of your question, we are not legal experts, but we can talk in general as to what might happen. During the time that the court ordered for you to be at your mom’s house, the court also decided that your mom has a legal responsibility for you. If you don’t return to your mom’s house, she has the right to call the police and file a runaway report. That would mean the police would return you to your mom’s house. Now, it is not illegal to run away from home. So you will not get arrested for running away.
We understand that can be a lot of information. If you have any questions about all of that or want to talk through what options you have available to you, you can call us at 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) at anytime. We are completely confidential and anonymous and are here 24 hours a day. If calling isn’t your thing, you can chat with us through our website (www.1800runaway.org) from 4.30pm-11.30pm CST. We’re looking forward to your call or chat.
Best of luck to you,
NRS
Hi there,
Thanks for contacting the National Runaway Safeline. It sounds like you have been through a lot living with your mom and that it’s really difficult for you to continue living there. We’re really glad that you reached out and we want you to know that you are not alone. So let’s see how we can help you out tonight.
It’s great that you feel your dad is a supportive person and that you have a good relationship with him. He seems like a great person in your life. Have you thought about talking to your mom about how you feel? Sometimes reaching out with open communication can be helpful.
In terms of your question, we are not legal experts, but we can talk in general as to what might happen. During the time that the court ordered for you to be at your mom’s house, the court also decided that your mom has a legal responsibility for you. If you don’t return to your mom’s house, she has the right to call the police and file a runaway report. That would mean the police would return you to your mom’s house. Now, it is not illegal to run away from home. So you will not get arrested for running away.
We understand that can be a lot of information. If you have any questions about all of that or want to talk through what options you have available to you, you can call us at 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) at anytime. We are completely confidential and anonymous and are here 24 hours a day. If calling isn’t your thing, you can chat with us through our website (www.1800runaway.org) from 4.30pm-11.30pm CST. We’re looking forward to your call or chat.
Best of luck to you,
NRS
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