Legal Question in Family Law in New Mexico

I'm 15 and live in New Mexico. I was placed with a family when I was six, they are biologically my Aunt and Uncle, but my uncle sexually, physically, and verbally abused me for three years. When I told my aunt about it she did nothing. I want to runaway and say with my friends or my other uncle, but what would happen legally? Could I be forced back into the home by authorities? What should I do if they try and stop me from leaving?


Asked on 2/04/17, 6:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
John Watson John Watson, Attorney at Law

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Answered on 2/04/17, 9:15 pm


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