At 18, your child becomes a legal stranger to you. No matter how much you love them or support them financially, hospitals, banks, landlords, and schools will shut you out completely.
This isn't theoretical. It happens daily in Wisconsin.
Real Emergencies.
Real Families.
Financial Emergency
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Your child's debit card is stolen, account frozen. The bank won't talk to you. They're 200 miles away with no money for food or gas.
Housing Crisis
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Sketchy landlord won't return security deposit. Your child doesn't know their rights. You want to help negotiate, but you have zero legal standing.
Medical Crisis
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If they pass out, doctors legally cannot tell you their condition, treatment, or even which room they're in.
