Hello Everyone,
I have some questions. My sister whom is 16 just moved in with me. Our mom lives in Texas. The way all of this happened is a tad long. About 2 weeks before christmas break she told that she was being molestated by her stepdad, and that it had been happening since she was 8. I spoke to her older brother who was just kicked out of the house this September (for no reason). He confirmed what my sister said was true. I am 24, and I consulted my grandparents and I came and got her and removed her from the home ASAP. She is now living with me in Maryland and the rest of my family - grandparents - are in mississippi.
I do not have custody of her yet. But I want/need to get her enrolled in school ASAP. My mom just sent me her birth certificiate and all her records so I have thoses. Here are my questions:
1. In the state of maryland can a 16 year old live with any family member she chooses?
2. Can I get her enrolled in school without being her guardian?
3. If I have to get guardianship first, Is there a way to get temporary guardianship, to get her in school?
I have some questions. My sister whom is 16 just moved in with me. Our mom lives in Texas. The way all of this happened is a tad long. About 2 weeks before christmas break she told that she was being molestated by her stepdad, and that it had been happening since she was 8. I spoke to her older brother who was just kicked out of the house this September (for no reason). He confirmed what my sister said was true. I am 24, and I consulted my grandparents and I came and got her and removed her from the home ASAP. She is now living with me in Maryland and the rest of my family - grandparents - are in mississippi.
I do not have custody of her yet. But I want/need to get her enrolled in school ASAP. My mom just sent me her birth certificiate and all her records so I have thoses. Here are my questions:
1. In the state of maryland can a 16 year old live with any family member she chooses?
2. Can I get her enrolled in school without being her guardian?
3. If I have to get guardianship first, Is there a way to get temporary guardianship, to get her in school?
