her friend ran away from foster care and they think she knows where she went. Even threatened to get me arrested if she didn't tell. Lil upset about this
They should not without an adult guardian present, no.
Not unless your parents approve it.
Fill out a juvenile beyond control petition.
Ive sent msg and tried to keep in contact all these years. He also wants to meet his 5yr old brother who i have...is there anything we can do?
Not until you turn 18. After that, you can freely contact them and communicate with them!
They should but normally they do not.
You can move out at 18 and she cannot stop you.
He was charged as a juvenile. He failed a drug test and was placed in a boys home. The djj is failing him for probation violation and asking the judge to order him to stay in the home until he is 18 1/2. I was wondering if that's possible even though he plead and charged as a juvenile I... Read more »
Yes, it is possible. See my last answer. His record is not automatically expunged when he turns 18.
Service. He was charged as a juvenile. He failed a drug test and was placed in a boys home. The djj is failing him for probation violation and asking the judge to order him to stay in the home until he is 18 1/2. I was wondering if that's possible even though he plead and charged as a... Read more »
In certain circumstances when committed, the court can retain jurisdiction until they are 19.
I have been metally abused by my step-mom, which my dad doesn't notice, is this possible without getting into legal trouble because I don't want my sisters to get taken out of a home that is good for them and not for me?
Not if you have parental consent.
My sister currently lives with our mother in KY while I live in WV. Our mother is not physically abusive anymore but is still very verbally and mentally abusive. Their house is frequently covered is animal feces and vomit, no clean clothes or showers unless she comes to my house. I called CPS and... Read more »
Unfortunately, no.
I lost custody of my two children roughly 3 years ago. There were no allegations against me however there were sexual allegations brought against the man im with. However with medical exams and such the sexual abuse was unfounded. There was criminal abuse charges brought against him for whooping... Read more »
If he is still around, zero. If he is gone, 50/50.
I need more information into it, such as if I take it to court what do I need to prove I can be emancipated. I work almost 40 hrs a week at my job just to pay bills for my mother, such as water bill, car insurance for all cars, electric bill sometimes ( my uncle pays it mostly) I pay for a bedroom... Read more »
You’ll need to seek emancipation in the district court of the county in which you reside. Check with the district clerk and they can tell you how the judge in your county handles them.
We have an ongoing social worker, court has been taken to trail. Kids temporarily placed with only mother father now has supervised visitations and was charged with neglect. ( he was told he wasn't aloud around the kids so neglect was not his choice). Once court is settled how long can the cps... Read more »
As long as they determine necessary.
If my mother allows me to leave and move to a friends house, before i turn 18, and decides she wants me back home and calls me in as a runaway can i get into legal trouble??
Yes. You are a runaway.
Im being neglected, mentally, and psychologically abused by both parents and use to be physically abused by my father, what can i legally do to get away from the situation without getting my brothers removed from the home as they are not getting the same treatment? Can i leave without them being... Read more »
No. Report the allegations to cps.
I am a pregnant 15 yo and will still be 15 when I give birth, my mom said that I have to have her in there because of my age and that my doctors don't know what they're talking about, my doctors say that technically I am emancipated in the medical part of life because of my pregnancy. I... Read more »
Yes, she does. Regardless of what anyone else is telling you, you c as n only be emancipated by a court.
The grandmother of his girlfriend was ok with there relationships but now is freaking out and I'm just trying to look out for my little brother and don't want to see him go to jail
Yes. When they get mad at him, he could be charged with Unlawful Transaction with a Minor. He should be VERY careful.
I'm having problems at home and trying to get away but I don't have any other family to live with and I spoke with a social worker and she said only way to live with a friend is if my parent/ legal guardian would let me otherwise court won't allow it
You can always try for emancipation on your own but it is unlikely the court will allow it.
Would my Aunt get into trouble? could he make me go home even if he knew I was safe?
You cannot do that without his consent.
What can I do to get her to IN with me?
File a motion for change of custody citing the neglect and abuse in the KY case.
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