any laws in n.y. that allow two parents to admitt there child to drug rehab (involantary)?
535785
I am not in that state how ever a call to the clip board types at social services would be a great place to start! Understand they are buried in people problems but if you  mention the word "intervention" they just may jump and give you a hand. How ever and I dont want to put this spin on it for you if the person in question does not want help all you may be doing is just pushing the time till they hit bottom back farther. I have found that it takes a fairly truamatic event and or some serious faith to change this. the upside is most drug seems to be easyer to with draw from than alcohol with some exceptions. And more than likely the drugs are not the real issue but some thing on a mental health side of the house maybe a few some things not just one. Good luck and it is very cool you are doing this for your child I have met parents who just go up in arms and wish it away.
936328
Yep, I agree with the above poster.  My papers read pretty much the same here in NY.  Joint custody means that you both have equal rights when it comes to major decisions, school records, medical records, etc..  The primary physical placement is telling anyone who needs to know (schools, law enforcement, etc) that he LIVES with you and VISITS with father. Basically that you are the custodial parent.  According to my lawyer that physical custody pretty much gives me 51% of the decision making in case of a major disagreement.  And our mediator agrees.. It means that I have to listen to his side and fully weigh it before making any major decisions for our 2 daughters (doctor's, therapists, schools, camps,  and so forth).  Your best bet may be to contact a lawyer (many have free consultations) to neatly define both of your rights.  Best of luck to you
64156
depends on the case. check out http://www.nyc.gov/html/nycha/html/community/social_serv.shtml
238211
St Vincent DePaul and the Salvation Army also provide assistance to families in need.  You can also check with Narcotics Anonymous to see if they can hook you up with a treatment program in your area.  Even if your substance problem isn't with "narcotics" they can assist you in finding a suitable program or orgainization to help meet your needs.  They have local chapters all over the country and are staffed by people who are in recovery.  Take Care and I hope this helps get you the help you need!
75744
In New York state 16 w/ parental consent, 18 otherwise.
801065
On both sides of  The Pond, the child would be taken from you, and put into 'the system' ('care' is much too nice a word).  \n\nYou would probably have court-ordered drugs rehab, and have to prove your fitness as a parent, before you could even qualify for visits.\n\nIn the USA, statistically, you'd have an 80% chance or more, of losing your child for good.  Single mothers who OD when they have small children also look at criminal neglect, and child-endangerment charges.\n\nUSA rehab would include parenting skills, and so forth, but honestly, most people fail.\n\nUK doesn't have quite as rigid rules, nor as good treatment, for drug-addicts.\n\nDon't count on seeing your child again.  \n\n(Personal opinion: Anyone who ODs on drugs, as a single parent of an infant, is not a safe parent, and has no business even thinking of trying to get her baby back.  She needs to grow up, get clean and sober, get a job and a life, and then think of being a parent!  ZERO tolerance from me, for addict parents!  The price is too high, for the child/ren.  Trash your own life, if you must, but NO ONE has the right to trash the life of a child!)
1027366
Yeah, first you need a lawyer and if the childrens biological father is still alive, he needs to give legal written consent to relinquish his parental rights.  Atleast that is how it is in NY.
1080218
My advice would be to contact a family law attorney since there are so many legalities involved, and they can help with the best wording to make sure your parents wishes are carried out.
364274
There ARE none. You are confusing doctor/patient confidentiality with attorney/client privelage. If substance abuse is in medical records or police records, they are available to the proper authorities. They are NOT accesable by the general population however. Minors DO get a higher level of protection under the law seeing as they are in fact....MINORS. =)
882535
If she's under 18 you can get a court order for her because she is in possesion of drugs. Or for any other offense that I'm sure she's committed. Even if she's over 18, the court can order her to rehab or she can go to jail. I will tell you though, if she won't get help from you, she won't accept help from anyone else either.
5805
It sounds to me like you need an advocate to press your case.  If you can't afford an attorney, you should seek out whatever free legal advice your community might offer and talk to someone.  I can't imagine any judge thinking that parental drug use is no big deal.  But family courts and child welfare systems are serious bureaucracies that the average citizen can rarely navigate--even when there's no trouble.  Good luck.
76049
go to your phone book, look for one licensed by the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services or e mail recovery @ oasas.state.ny.us
842152
NY has no emancipation law actually. But I've included the "requirements" for the court to acknowledge you as emancipated and they are:\n\nIt is my understanding that New York does not have a law which provides for emancipation. (That is, unlike in most states, there is no mechanism by which a minor can go to court and formally petition to be declared an emancipated minor.) However, it is also my understanding that New York courts will recognize the status of an emancipated minor, assuming that the minor meets the essential elements of being emancipated.\n\nThose required elements are:\n\n* The minor must be aged 16 or older;\n* The minor must reside independently of his or her parents;\n* The minor must be self supporting (although public assistance or court-ordered child support payments made to the minor would not disqualify the minor from being recognized as emancipated);\n* The minor must not be in need of or receipt of foster care; and\n* The minor must be living beyond the custody and control of his or her parents.\n\nAlthough the courts don't really do emancipation, you can file for emancipation with the court. You should get or contact a lawyer to help you with this however.\n\nThis is a bit out of realm as a Trooper, so I've attached the link I used for your refrence.
675915
I would suggest you call legal aid.  It should be listed in the phone book, under the city or county gov't. section
127547
If youre talking about court reasons, it would be that the other parent is unfit and cannot financially or physically provide for the childs needs.  As long as the parent requestign sole custody can prove it, it wont be a problem.  The requesting parent should be the most stable of the two and be able to prove it as well.
712806
TN has a law that requires anyone that has reason to believe that child abuse, neglect, or sexual abuse to report it to law enforcement.\nYou can make anonymous reports to the Dept of Children's Services.  The Child Protective Services team will start a file and follow up.\nDSC-CPS has a lot of power.  They can remove children that they think are being abused, neglected, or sexually abused.\n\nThey normally don't just bust up into your house and demand you take a drug test for no reason.  There would have to be a reason for the test.\n\nThe state of TN believes that if you engage in the use, manufacture, purchase, delivery, or sales of illegal narcotics, you are unfit as a parent.  \nHowever, they will work with you to try to help you change your ways.\nPlease note -- the emphasis is on the child's welfare, not your parental rights.
614787
Both parents being alcoholics shows a definite lack of responsibility and an inability to care for the child in a normal environment.  There is always some type of abuse occurring in the home, as tempers flair when 2 parents drink to excess.  The child deserves better. The parents will have a chance to go to rehab, but alcoholism is not acceptable.