I am 17 and I will be 18 in four months. I have already graduated high school and I have a job. My mom has put me through mental and emotional abuse so I have started staying with a family member. Can she make me come home?

I dont know but I am so sorry to hear that! Just keep away from her....I know the feeling...

She could attempt it, however, if she gets the authorities involved and you claim abuse, you will probably be relocated to a relative anyway.

NO.Check with an attorney.You should be able to declare yourself independent.

Indiana has no emancipation statute, but it may nonetheless be possible to convince a juvenile court to grant emancipation where the court finds:

1. The petitioning minor wishes to be free from parental control and protection and no longer requires control and protection;

2. The petitioning minor understands the consequences of being free from parental control and protection

3. The petitioning minor has sufficient money for the child's own support; and

4. The petitioning minor has an acceptable plan for independent living.

Without a statute to reference, it is difficult to gauge what a judge might deem sufficient as a basis for emancipation. An Indiana family lawyer may be able to advise you.

You may be best off if you seek assistance through child protective services.

http://www.in.gov/legislative/ic/code/title31/ar34/ch20.html

Probably not. You're almost 18 anyway, all you'd have to do is remind her that if CPS gets involved, she'll be under a very uncomfortable microscope for much longer than the few months you have to wait for emancipation. If she has any sense, she'll leave it at that.