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<blockquote data-quote="emotionallybankrupt" data-source="post: 328116" data-attributes="member: 8226"><p>In my state, the parent can go to juvenile court (just show up) and file a petition without a lawyer. It's done in the office area rather than the courtroom and doesn't cost you a penny. A court date is set at that time.</p><p> </p><p>There are at least two types of petitions. The one I filed (which probably would be the first step if your state has something comparable) is an "Unruly Child Petition." An intake person interviews you, writes the information, and you sign it. This definitely gets you in front of a judge, who has many options at that point, including removal from your home. Probably unlikely at a first hearing, but is still an option on the table.</p><p> </p><p>The other petition, which was suggested to me later but I never filed, is a "Petition to Divest." This is extreme and is essentially the parent's plea for the state to take custody. This would trigger a child support order for the parent to pay the state--probably not a deal-breaker in your case, but just something to be aware of. If the state takes custody, then all treatment/placement options are available at state expense.</p><p> </p><p>I don't live in Florida, but I can't believe similar petitions don't exist there. I'd actually GO to the juvenile court building and ask to speak with somebody about the situation.</p><p> </p><p>From your descriptions of difficult child's behaviors, and all the interventions you have tried, I just can't imagine how you can get relief without court intervention.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="emotionallybankrupt, post: 328116, member: 8226"] In my state, the parent can go to juvenile court (just show up) and file a petition without a lawyer. It's done in the office area rather than the courtroom and doesn't cost you a penny. A court date is set at that time. There are at least two types of petitions. The one I filed (which probably would be the first step if your state has something comparable) is an "Unruly Child Petition." An intake person interviews you, writes the information, and you sign it. This definitely gets you in front of a judge, who has many options at that point, including removal from your home. Probably unlikely at a first hearing, but is still an option on the table. The other petition, which was suggested to me later but I never filed, is a "Petition to Divest." This is extreme and is essentially the parent's plea for the state to take custody. This would trigger a child support order for the parent to pay the state--probably not a deal-breaker in your case, but just something to be aware of. If the state takes custody, then all treatment/placement options are available at state expense. I don't live in Florida, but I can't believe similar petitions don't exist there. I'd actually GO to the juvenile court building and ask to speak with somebody about the situation. From your descriptions of difficult child's behaviors, and all the interventions you have tried, I just can't imagine how you can get relief without court intervention. [/QUOTE]
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