Legal Question in Family Law in Pennsylvania
Child divorces parents
I am 13, and I want to divore my mom because of the drugs, and my dad because he is an alcoholic. I would like to be emancipated and have found a nice place with cheap rent, which I can afford. If I can not be emancipated, I know people that will take me in, but they are not family. What forms or procedures will I have to go through to divore my parents or have custody changed to another person.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Child divorces parents
I'm sorry to say divorce is not the remedy available to you.
What you need to do is find some one you can talk to like a school guidence counselor or even a teacher and tell them what is going on at home. They may have a feeling something is not ok at home but they need you to tell them. People in these positions are required to report such matters to those who can take action on your behalf. Hopefully there is a relative or even a friend who can take you in.
I wish there was some way to help. If you wish to contact me feel free. Maybe if I knew more I can find someone in your area to help you.
{John}