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Hi ho, hi ho, it's off to court we go...again.
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<blockquote data-quote="Robinboots" data-source="post: 352441" data-attributes="member: 4542"><p>He's 17, but has been under juvenile jurisdiction since last year. He won't be transferred to adult court unless he commits a crime beyond status offenses and breaking probation.</p><p></p><p>That said, today the judge ended jurisdiction. This means difficult child is off probation. He told the judge he is going to take EMT classes, and pay for them by working and saving his money. He told him that he is going to live with his former foster parents.</p><p></p><p>Whether any of that is true is a moot point.</p><p></p><p>The judge had us (me, husband, DJO) come in first for a conference without difficult child. We talked about how he needs to be on his own and maybe someday he'll realize what's what. Or not. The judge gave him the usual lecture, including what he COULD do with him, and told difficult child that he hopes someday he'll see how good he had it and how much his parents did for him. The judge also told us he never believed that there was any abuse, that an order of protection would be a good thing, and that Grandma was starting the process to press charges for trespassing and vandalism. Not sure Mom will follow through, but okay.</p><p></p><p>Upshot is that difficult child was given paperwork - his bank stuff, tax forms, etc., and the last $45 of his money that I had. I hugged him and told him I loved him and we left. He said he had a ride. He looked awful - shaggy hair, pants that were obviously borrowed - too short and too tight. Looked tired. I guess when you stay up all night texting, it has bad effects, huh?</p><p></p><p>Told him I'd text him when I had his things packed up and he could arrange a time to come by.</p><p></p><p>I will be sending a letter to the bank, denying any responsibility for whatever charges difficult child incurs, because he will. I will be filing for an order of protection.</p><p></p><p>My lawyer and I are also discussing an emancipation petition, altho not sure it's necessary. Just 8 months and 3 days till difficult child turns 18, and the judge will, I think, be cooperative and understanding if any issues arise.</p><p></p><p>So that's it. I'm pooped, and husband is working late after taking off 3-4 hours for this morning. Sigh.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Robinboots, post: 352441, member: 4542"] He's 17, but has been under juvenile jurisdiction since last year. He won't be transferred to adult court unless he commits a crime beyond status offenses and breaking probation. That said, today the judge ended jurisdiction. This means difficult child is off probation. He told the judge he is going to take EMT classes, and pay for them by working and saving his money. He told him that he is going to live with his former foster parents. Whether any of that is true is a moot point. The judge had us (me, husband, DJO) come in first for a conference without difficult child. We talked about how he needs to be on his own and maybe someday he'll realize what's what. Or not. The judge gave him the usual lecture, including what he COULD do with him, and told difficult child that he hopes someday he'll see how good he had it and how much his parents did for him. The judge also told us he never believed that there was any abuse, that an order of protection would be a good thing, and that Grandma was starting the process to press charges for trespassing and vandalism. Not sure Mom will follow through, but okay. Upshot is that difficult child was given paperwork - his bank stuff, tax forms, etc., and the last $45 of his money that I had. I hugged him and told him I loved him and we left. He said he had a ride. He looked awful - shaggy hair, pants that were obviously borrowed - too short and too tight. Looked tired. I guess when you stay up all night texting, it has bad effects, huh? Told him I'd text him when I had his things packed up and he could arrange a time to come by. I will be sending a letter to the bank, denying any responsibility for whatever charges difficult child incurs, because he will. I will be filing for an order of protection. My lawyer and I are also discussing an emancipation petition, altho not sure it's necessary. Just 8 months and 3 days till difficult child turns 18, and the judge will, I think, be cooperative and understanding if any issues arise. So that's it. I'm pooped, and husband is working late after taking off 3-4 hours for this morning. Sigh. [/QUOTE]
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