Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
Advice on Divorcing Your Parents
I just have a few questions on the subject
I recently moved to Colorado to go to school and my girlfriend lives back in Texas; she lives with an extremely unethical and strict mother
There is no physical abuse, unless you count slaps in the face, but there is verbal abuse; which can be as devastating. A person can only be called a little slut, or a disrespectful bitch so many times
Her mother currently is unemployed, her home-business went under, and has claimed bankruptcy She currently does odd-jobs for friends, such as cook them dinner or make lunches and deliver, which is not taxable and the Govt wouldnt like that much. She takes her daughters money which is earned through babysitting to help pay Her mother graduated from UT with a Business Degree, and has been offered her old job, but does not want to go back because it conflicts too much with her religion.
Other examples of poor parenting, but have to keep this short. Cant she divorce her mother if she feels her mother is unfit to take care of her? Not having a job is a pretty good reason.
She is going to graduate a year early, to get out of the house, but something sooner couldnt hurt.
If anyone can give me any advice on what to do, I would appreciate it.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Advice on Divorcing Your Parents
A minor child can ask the court to declare them to be an adult.
In order to do so, the person must prove that they are self-sufficient. Normally, that means that the person would be working and paying their own expenses.
If a minor child is around the age of 17, I usually recommend not wasting the money to go to court since it will take a number of months to finalize the process. Also, the Judge MIGHT NOT sign under any circumstances.
Be advised that the only kids that are declared adults tend to be musicians or athletes -- they have lots of money.
Good luck!
Fran Brochstein
www.familylaw4u.com
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