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I am a 17 year old senior and I am graduating early (in January) I want to attend college and I have all of my finances together. After a long conversation with my boyfriend we have determined it would be cheaper for us to live together out of state and go to college. Aside from this, a college in... View More 
answered on Sep 11, 2015
I suppose your parents have already given you reasons why this is unacceptable to them. You must obey your parents until you are 18. Negotiate a resolution with them.
The twelve year old initiated the sexual advances on his older sister and she concented to the sexual contact between them and they had sex what would the law recommend
answered on Sep 9, 2015
What would the law recommend? What happens? The law would not recommend anything. The law might get both children prosecuted. They would both need to get counselling and both might face serious criminal charges.
answered on Sep 9, 2015
Only with the consent of the parents of the 16 year old.
I know a 21 year old who dates a 16 year old no sex until married but they want to know if they can marry and move in she is going to stay in school and her father is OK with it but she just wants to know
Hello I'm 16 turning 17 on December 2. I have a job and do great in school. I have a girlfriend who's 5 months pregnant with my son. My parents will not support me with my child. I wish to leave. They threaten to put me in a group home for up to a year with barely seeing my son and taking... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2015
Have you done a simple internet search for "emancipation in Florida?" The Volusia County Law Library has a pdf document which tells you about this. www.vclawlib.org/new/.../EMANCIPATION20IN20FLORIDA[1].pdf
See if that helps you.
answered on Aug 17, 2015
This is an interesting question. What are the facts? Perhaps he cannot be charged again in adult court for the same crime, but a massive amount of research would have to be done in order to answer the question. I believe that double jeopardy might well have attached when the trial started in the... View More
I have a new address and would like my kids for a weekend and visits. I am going through the first stages of Divorce (separation.) Can my wife dictate how/when and where my visits will be if it happens at all? Do I have the right to have my kids visit with me? Can she call the police on me if they... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2015
You need to read the provisions of Florida Statutes, Section 61.13(3). I can send it to you in pdf format because it is a bit hard to find in the statutes. She should read it too, because denying you time-sharing with your children can work to her disfavor. Of course, the best thing to do is hire a... View More
answered on Jul 29, 2015
No. But there does not have to be a law which states this. Use common sense.
answered on Jul 24, 2015
Wanting something is not illegal. The 14 year old does not have the capacity to consent to sex, and the 17 year old could be prosecuted for a very serious crime if there is sex between them. Generally, it is not illegal to date.
answered on Jul 25, 2015
How can I do this? By filing the appropriate documents in the Circuit Court. Have you done a simple internet search on emancipation in Florida? The Volusia County Law Library has a pdf document that you can find which tells you about this.
Like my clothes shoes and that kind of stuff
answered on Jul 16, 2015
It is allowed, not aloud. Aloud would be out loud. Have you asked your mother this questsion? You might start with that. Otherwise, your personal belongings belong to you, right?
answered on Jul 15, 2015
I suppose it would depend on your definition of "going out." I strongly suggest you stay away from this.
answered on Jul 13, 2015
No. It is against the law and the 15 year old will be in very serious trouble.
i am 17 years of age and three months until i turn 18 and my dad has temporary custody of me and my mom is ok with me moving out but my dad isnt
answered on Jul 12, 2015
You have to do as your father tells you until you are 18.
answered on Jul 11, 2015
If what? Dating is not illegal. But other things might be. Neither is capable of consenting to sex.
I'm seventeen and thinking about leaving home. My dad kicked me out the beginning of the school year last year. He has full custody but gave temporary to my nana who is physically not able to take care of me. She is sick and has ms. I am not able to finish school here and want to move back to... View More
answered on Jul 9, 2015
Wait until you are 18. It is either that or try to become emancipated.
answered on Jul 7, 2015
Wait until you are 18, then you are legally emancipated.
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