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She was at a mental hospital for kids. They were in a co-ed ward. She is currently on disability but her approval for SSI happened after the incident but the approval of her claim shows that she was/is mentally disabled. I was told that by FL law she is not of age to give consent for any sexual act... View More 
answered on Feb 12, 2016
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since we're no longer together but i am the biological father. If so would i get charged with sexual battery or anything of that sort? she is 18 now however was 16 when it began and was 17 when she gave birth.
answered on Jan 24, 2016
Yes apply for the name change, you will not get arrested. Use of a lawyer is recommended.
I own and operate an online affiliate pet product and supply store. I am interested in allowing minors 16+yrs in age to join with parent consent. Are there any laws preventing me from doing so?
answered on Jan 13, 2016
There are laws related to employment of minors. There are also issues with the enforcement of contracts and minors. You'll have to speak to an attorney in more depth than this forum provides.
i just got a job at 15$ an hour and my parents really bring me down
answered on Jan 13, 2016
Without parental consent you'll have to wait until you're 18.
I'm 17 and almost 8 months pregnant. 2 months ago I moved out of my legal guardians house and into my boyfriends house. My legal guardian provides no financial support for me and we have no contact with each other. How can I become not legally binded to her anymore?
answered on Dec 28, 2015
Go see a family lawyer. Perhaps you could get emancipated.
At the age of 14 I was arrested for getting in a fight with my mom.
how a* charge as a minor can affect you later in life. Getting a job, etc.
answered on Dec 17, 2015
Juvenile records like this are not public records, so basically it should not affect you at all.
My parents say if i leave before i turn 18 they will call the police.. can they do that even if i have my high school diploma? What will happen if they do? What if i go to a different state for college with my boyfriend without there concent?
answered on Dec 18, 2015
Yes, they can do that. You will be taken home once you are found. If you go to a different state, the boyfriend might get charged with a crime.
I was a single mother in NY of 2 young girls just fresh out of an abusive relationship with their father. Was struggling to find a job even went to shelter to get assistance no luck. I was severely emotionally and mentally hurt so an idea came upon me via my kids paternal grandma to let her take... View More
answered on Nov 6, 2015
If the CS order is from a North Carolina court, you will have to apply to that court to have it modified.
I know only a bit about truancy laws in Florida .
I live in Florida when I was 17 I went with my brother and his friend to Georgia, long story short I ended up getting charged with 2nd burglary and theft by taking, I bonded out and just turned 18 a month ago I have yet to hear of any court dates or other info. Concerning my case when I turned 18... View More
answered on Nov 3, 2015
You need to hire a criminal defense attorney in GA, most likely. You have not given enough facts here and the question is confusing. Who told you what? The best thing to do is have a full discussion with a private criminal defense attorney in that small county.
Can the cops bring me back home? How many times will they bring me back? Could I move out?
answered on Oct 28, 2015
You will become just one of the 40,000 children that go missing every year in Florida. Yes the cops will hunt you down and bring you back until you are 18. Just stay at home until then.
I am 17 and turning 18 in about 10 months. My mom and I have never had a good relationship and I want to move out as soon as possible. Waiting another 10 months sounds like hell and my parents don't allow me enough freedom to even get proof I could be emancipated. Is there anything I could do?... View More
answered on Oct 29, 2015
No, not really. Just wait until you are 18. Convince your parents that you need to get a job so that you can to save money to have a place to live and pay your own bills by the time you are 18.
trying to get custody in court, (thats what he wants) but now he ran away. Father is dead. Mother came and took him after being out of his life for 7 years so she can get the Social Security death benefits.
I believe hes hiding because hes terrified of being returned to her if he gets found.
answered on Oct 24, 2015
By paying a private attorney? This forum is made up of private attorneys who charge money for their services. There are no pro bono attorneys who handle matters like this, as far as I know. Perhaps the grandmother should ask for a guardian ad litem or an attorney ad litem to be appointed to... View More
Without me being present?
answered on Oct 8, 2015
Yes, the detective can question the child, without you present.
answered on Oct 6, 2015
That depends upon the facts, and you have not given enough. Generally, a child has to do what the parents say.
I was arrested in 2010 and I was 11 years of age, in Spring hill. I have had my Mimi(Grandma) daughter be able to find me on Google of my age then and my current age and my image then.
answered on Oct 3, 2015
You have not given enough facts here for a meaningful answer. Why were you arrested? Was a mug shot of you posted on the internet? Did you run away?
She was arrested and went to jail only to sit in a room and watched movies. She has to do anger management classes and community service. Ee need something more. She is stealing and still assaulting grandparents
answered on Sep 21, 2015
She is on probation and can violate it by being arrested again. Report the crime.
This happened on a Friday. My husband was told by his daughters older half brother that he had temp custody of my stepdaughter for now. The child is currently a resident of Alabama.
answered on Sep 19, 2015
He should try to find out if DHR will give the child to him, first. And if not, he should get to an attorney immediately.
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