Shannon B. asked

⚖️  Law

I live in the state of Maine. My daughter just turned 18. She has withdrawn from high school and will not graduate. She is financially dependent on my husband and I and lives under our roof. She is using alcohol, pot, and other recreational drugs, and we've tried to talk to her about programs. Can we legally place her into a substance abuse program without her consent?

October 12th, 2023

April B. answered

Unfortunately, since your daughter is now an adult, you no longer have legal control over her. The b...

October 12th, 2023

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