What is the remedy for child abuse by parents?
Full Question:
I am 17 years old living in California with my parents. Lately, my parents have been ill-treating me and it has affected me physically and emotionally. I do not want to stay with my parents anymore. Is there any way I can file a complaint against them?
11/28/2016 |
Category: Child Abuse |
State: California |
#27263
Answer:
Per California Family Code §7507:
“The abuse of parental authority is the subject of judicial cognizance in a civil action brought by the child, or by the child's relative within the third degree, or by the supervisors of the county where the child resides; and when the abuse is established, the child may be freed from the dominion of the parent, and the duty of support and education enforced.”
Therefore, you may bring a civil action against your parents for child abuse. Once the child abuse is established you shall be freed from the dominion of your parents.