If a child at the age of 15 is being emotionally abused by her mother and is refused therapy for depression, what can be done?
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If a child at the age of 15 is being emotionally abused by her mother and is refused therapy for depression, what can be done?
The mother is the main cause for the daughter’s problems but is in denial and blames the daughter for them. The mother also emotionally abuses thè brother and was heard saying, “I wish you had died…” . The father is mostly absent. When the mother found out about the daughter’s self harm, she forced the daughter to delete all blog posts, emails, texts, etc. so there is little to no evidence.
Asked on December 21, 2011 under Family Law, Colorado
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Oh my goodness. You have not stated who YOU are in this scenario. But I hopethat by asking this question you are some one that wishes to help these poor children and help to make their lives better from this day forward. Some one needs to bring a petition to gain temporary custody of the children. They are children, even at 15. The decision of where they should live is based by the courts on the fact of each case and "the best interests of the child." They are old enough to testify as to the abuse and for the court to take their testimony seriously. The court will consider their wishes as to their living arrangements but it must be based on more than just "my mother is too strict" which it will definitely be here. Please get them help. You may be their only hope to a positive future. Good luck.
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