Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia
What to do with child when you can do no more?
I live in Virginia and have a 13 year
old son that steals, fights, gets kicked
out of school etc. It is too the point
where I fear for the other kids safety
around him. This may sound horrible,
but can you just take your kid to the
state authorities and leave him?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: What to do with child when you can do no more?
No, you cannot, but you could contact your local Department of Social Services to determine what services for problem juveniles may be available in your locality to assist with your particular problem child.
Re: What to do with child when you can do no more?
Yes, contact DSS. You might also talk to the school administration about other services and interventions they can offer. The alternative education staff are usually quite skilled and knowledgeable about how to help the parents in these difficult situations. It sounds like the courts and others will be intervening also. Good luck.
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