Legal Question in Family Law in Tennessee

17 year old non citizen being forced to go to boarding facilities by adoptive pa

A friend of mine is a 17 year old female from south africa who moved here with her adoptive parents. She is not a citizen and her family is here on work permits. Her parents are forcing her to voluntarily sign up for a Christian boarding school, or if she does not, they will commit her to a mental institution for two years against her will, even though she is mentally stable. Is there any type of legal action that can be taken to save my friend?


Asked on 6/02/02, 1:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jes Beard Jes Beard, Attorney at Law

Re: 17 year old non citizen being forced to go to boarding facilities by adoptiv

She should consider filing a petition to have a court emancipate her from her parents. She could then function more or less as an adult.

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Answered on 6/03/02, 7:19 am


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