Runaway Legal Consequences Louisiana

Summary

Child abuse is a serious crime in Louisiana and should be reported to Child Protective Services. At 17, running away can lead to legal consequences. If your father has custody rights, he can petition the court for custody. Seek help from trusted individuals or authorities.

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Hi. I want to run away to my biological father’s house because I’ve been getting Verbally, mentally and physically Abused by my mom
I'm really sorry to hear that you're feeling this way, but I'm unable to provide the help that you need. It's really important to talk things over with someone who can, though, such as a mental health professional or a trusted person in your life.
I’m 17 years old
I'm sorry to hear you're going through this, ****. In order to provide accurate legal information, can you please tell me where you are currently located?
I live in Louisiana
I'm really sorry you're going through this. In Louisiana:
- Child abuse is a serious crime. Report it to Louisiana's Child Protective Services.
- At *, you're considered a minor. Running away may lead to legal consequences.
- If your father has custody rights, discuss your situation with him. He can petition the court for custody.