Is it possible to legally remove all legal rights your parents have over you?

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This isn't a question for myself but rather a friend, and yes they are real so I would appreciate a bit of moderation with any wise cracks.

To cut a long story short a friend of mine separated from a long term relationship not to long ago and ended up living on the streets. I bailed them out and managed to find them accommodation, for them to only be defrauded by the guy. Their separated parents both vowed to take them in, and for a couple of weeks their mother did (I say their rather than he or she to protect identity). However after this short period both parents began a mission of deceit, with both performing unspeakable acts including stalking, mental torture, physical abuse, theft and to top it off quite physically packing their things and throwing them out the door, making them homeless once again.

They are now living in a hostel awaiting emergency accommodation thankfully, however the ordeal has left them somewhat lacking for compassion for either parent and is still receiving menacing threats followed by apologies.

My friend is now seeking to legally remove both of their parents rights in full, but neither they nor myself have any idea how to go about doing this. Is this possible? If not, would a restraining order be more appropriate?

My sincere thanks to anyone who can shed any light on this, and again I would appreciate a bit of maturity :)
 
What rights do you believe the parents still have? IANAL but I believe the law will still treat the parents as next of kin in case of death or medical crisis unless they are married or have grown up kids. I'd suggest going to a solicitor or the CAB to see how that might be changed.
 
The only relevant right I can think of is an inheritance thing, which can be countered with a Will.

Other than that, the only right the parents have is the right to be told where to go.
 
Cheers guys I did wonder if that would be the case. Is there any way to remove next of kin rights? This includes matters regarding to health care.

These aren't my questions so I apologise if they seem like they should have common sense answers.
 
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your friend can write an advanced directive, stating who and how her healthcare can be managed if she was unable to make decisions for him/herself
 
At 27 he can simply make a will removing any legal authority his parents may have as next of kin any other rights he simply has to assert his wishes. Other than that they have no legal rights over him as he is past the age of majority. If he was under 18 then he could apply to the court to become a ward of the state..this is what I did when I was 15. This transfers parental rights to the state rather than the parents.
 
Sounds like mental health problems are in the mix somewhere. As said will and cut ties but does your chum (and/or) parents need some support?
 
At 27 he can simply make a will removing any legal authority his parents may have as next of kin any other rights he simply has to assert his wishes. Other than that they have no legal rights over him as he is past the age of majority. If he was under 18 then he could apply to the court to become a ward of the state..this is what I did when I was 15. This transfers parental rights to the state rather than the parents.

your friend can write an advanced directive, stating who and how her healthcare can be managed if she was unable to make decisions for him/herself

Thanks guys that's the info they was looking for. I have passed it on and asked them to try and seek legal counselling when they can. Really can't thank you enough :)

Sounds like mental health problems are in the mix somewhere. As said will and cut ties but does your chum (and/or) parents need some support?

I've been pushing them to see a mental health team for some time as I do grow more concerned for their well being. For now my main priority is to get them into secure accommodation and back into some kind of work so they can provide for themselves.

Beyond this I can only hope they will seek further help, be that on their own or with a friend for support.

Thanks again you've been a huge help :)
 
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