I'm sorry that things became a physical confrontation with your father. I hope that you are in a safe place, now.

I'm envisioning that the cops Must address by what is on your legal paperwork regardless of the changes to it that you are going to embark on. Not judgy just a matter of being legal in dealing with legal matters.

I'm not sure why 17 is classified as adult. It's 18 where I am. Perhaps because you are on the cusp of adulthood? 17 is one of those ages where considering steps into adulthood occur. Planning college or vocation, it's an adult decision to plan for.

Hope your hand feels better soon. As well as your leg. What's your mom's input with your relationship with your father?