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Child Custody Legal Options
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If your 17-year-old is experiencing a manic episode and is away from home, consider filing for an emergency custody order in New Mexico to ensure his safety. Since you have full custody, this can help bring him home. Additionally, explore obtaining a medical power of attorney to manage his medication needs. Consult a family lawyer for guidance on these legal options.Full Conversation
NIcole
Hi Nicole! How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
my * yr old left home and is currently in a manic episode without his medication and has ADHD. He took off to my parents house and does not want to return home. He has said that he feels unsafe in the home but I have not ever abused him. what can I do?
I'm really sorry to hear about your situation, Nicole. Here are a few steps you might consider:
- Communicate: Try to have a calm and open conversation with your child and your parents to understand his concerns.
- Medical Attention: Ensure he gets the necessary medical attention for his manic episode and ADHD.
- Legal Advice: You may want to consult a family lawyer to understand your rights and obligations.
- Mediation: Consider family mediation services to address and resolve underlying issues.
Would you like information on local family law resources or mediation services?
- Communicate: Try to have a calm and open conversation with your child and your parents to understand his concerns.
- Medical Attention: Ensure he gets the necessary medical attention for his manic episode and ADHD.
- Legal Advice: You may want to consult a family lawyer to understand your rights and obligations.
- Mediation: Consider family mediation services to address and resolve underlying issues.
Would you like information on local family law resources or mediation services?
I want o bring him home because currently where he is staying I feel is unsafe
Bringing your son home safely is important. You might consider obtaining a court order for his return if you believe he's in danger. Consulting a family lawyer can help with this process. Would you like information on local family law resources or legal aid services in Colorado?
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Nicole, it sounds like a challenging situation. While you may wish to bring your son home, it's crucial to ensure his safety and well-being. If you change your mind about seeking legal assistance or need more information, feel free to reach out anytime.
Nicole, it sounds like a challenging situation. While you may wish to bring your son home, it's crucial to ensure his safety and well-being. If you change your mind about seeking legal assistance or need more information, feel free to reach out anytime.
what laws are in place that can help bring my child home in the courts and possibly request for a power of attorney to make sure he takes the medication he needs
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Nicole, here are some laws and options in Colorado that might help:
- Emergency Custody Orders: You can file for temporary custody if your child is in danger.
- Family Law: Seek guidance on obtaining legal custody or guardianship.
- Power of Attorney: You may apply for medical decision-making rights.
If you need more details on these procedures, feel free to ask!
Nicole, here are some laws and options in Colorado that might help:
- Emergency Custody Orders: You can file for temporary custody if your child is in danger.
- Family Law: Seek guidance on obtaining legal custody or guardianship.
- Power of Attorney: You may apply for medical decision-making rights.
If you need more details on these procedures, feel free to ask!
I'm in NM
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Nicole, since you're in New Mexico, here are some options:
- Emergency Custody Orders: You might file for temporary custody if you believe your child is in danger.
- Guardianship: Seek legal advice to obtain guardianship for medical and care decisions.
- Adult Protective Services: They can guide you regarding your situation and rights.
If you need specific procedures or legal aid resources in New Mexico, let me know!
Nicole, since you're in New Mexico, here are some options:
- Emergency Custody Orders: You might file for temporary custody if you believe your child is in danger.
- Guardianship: Seek legal advice to obtain guardianship for medical and care decisions.
- Adult Protective Services: They can guide you regarding your situation and rights.
If you need specific procedures or legal aid resources in New Mexico, let me know!
I already have full custudoy
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Nicole, since you already have full custody, you might want to consider:
- Emergency Custody Order: If your child's safety is at risk, contact the court to seek a temporary custody order for his return.
- Medical Power of Attorney: Investigate options to gain authority over his medical decisions, especially for medication administration.
If you need more guidance on these procedures or anything else, feel free to ask!
Nicole, since you already have full custody, you might want to consider:
- Emergency Custody Order: If your child's safety is at risk, contact the court to seek a temporary custody order for his return.
- Medical Power of Attorney: Investigate options to gain authority over his medical decisions, especially for medication administration.
If you need more guidance on these procedures or anything else, feel free to ask!
Everyone says he is safe where he is at but arent aware of his manic state
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Nicole, since you have full custody, you may consider filing for an Emergency Custody Order if you believe your son is not safe due to his manic state. This order can help bring him home for his safety. You might also look into obtaining a Medical Power of Attorney to manage his medication needs. If you need further information or assistance, please let me know!
Nicole, since you have full custody, you may consider filing for an Emergency Custody Order if you believe your son is not safe due to his manic state. This order can help bring him home for his safety. You might also look into obtaining a Medical Power of Attorney to manage his medication needs. If you need further information or assistance, please let me know!
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