Legal Question in Family Law in California

Child (age 16) wanting to leave house, where parental abuse may be presnt.

I have a question about the California laws that have to do with a child being very unhappy with their parents, enough where they are driven somewhat close to suicide, and leaving that house for a grandparents house. The parents of this child (age 16) do not treat this child with respect and verbally say things to them that a parent has no right saying to a child of this age. I was wondering what can be done or who should be contacted in this situation and if these things being said are considered abuse or not. Thank you. I would like to remain anonymous as to not bring more disturbance to the child.


Asked on 3/16/09, 11:00 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Colin Greene Russakow, Greene & Tan, LLP

Re: Child (age 16) wanting to leave house, where parental abuse may be presnt.

Why don't you report it to the Dept of Child Protective Services. They'll keep your name confidential.

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Answered on 3/17/09, 7:27 pm


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