He paid for the phone and pays for the phone bill but he can just stop that can he take my phone legally?
When I spoke to the sheriffs, they told me they would provide a “public attorney” since I do not have the funds for one and it’s been a week and ever since all I get are advertisements in the mail but not the one that has been told to me… so my question is when or how will I get in contact... View More 
answered on Jul 18, 2021
As a former judge and attorney of nearly forty years, my suggestion is that you actively pursue any appointed attorney or public defender so that you can keep yourself informed as to the status of your case…Nothing is worse than waiting for the day of court to find things out…This also applies... View More
I don’t want to go to jail and I have a son to support and a in the middle of a divorce. I’ve gotten out of a toxic relationship and dealt with abuse growing up and the father is not taking any responsibility for child, the wrong I’ve done is that I took some redbull and used giftcards to... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2021
Hold on there... DO NOT EVEN THINK OF ending your life over something like this. Only a Florida attorney who practices criminal defense should advise here. But your question was alarming in its nature. You're gonna get through this. Hopefully a Florida attorney knowledgeable in criminal... View More
My 17-year-old daughter was staying with her father even though I am primary parent in our custody arrangement. Her father is now in jail and she has been staying with her sister. I have made it very clear from day 1 to both of my daughters that I am not ok with this and I want her to come home.... View More
answered on Jul 4, 2021
You have the parental rights to do what you need to do to get her back home. This, unfortunately, is where the law and reality clash. You most likely will not even get into court before your daughter turns eighteen. Perhaps you can work with her and her sister in terms of advising that you are... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2021
It is not entirely clear what your question is. There are certain laws in Florida that govern the parent child relationship when a child is born out of wedlock. You may want to schedule a time to speak with a qualified family law attorney to discuss what your options are under these particular... View More
We didn't kick him. We just told him to get out our house. Because his mom said by tell him get out we abuse her son. Thank you for you all answer my question.
answered on May 18, 2021
No, why would you think that; assuming you don't literally kick him? You have no obligation to allow him to stay in your home.
My sister sent my nephew down here to live with me because he was trying drugs, not doing well in school and coming/going from the house whenever he wanted. At first he was doing so well down here...said it was toxic in NYC and he appreciated the calmer environment. However, now he misses his... View More
answered on May 6, 2021
Are his parents coming to Florida to find him and/or pick him up? They should consider take responsibility for him and should report him as a runaway. Do you know where he is? You may want to consider speaking with an attorney and moving forward in terms of reporting him as a runaway and/or to... View More
Is there any way to get the case brought to Fl? If so how? How do I know what lawyer to get? They are trying to adopt them and I want my babies back home asap!
answered on Mar 15, 2021
If the children have been out of Florida for less than six months, you would sue in Florida for custody. It is unclear what in-laws took them to Tennessee and are trying to adopt them; the parents of the children's other parent?
answered on Feb 5, 2021
And? It's not a crime to skip school if you are 18 or older.
We started dating a few days back of this years but I'm wondering once I turn 18 will that be illegal for me? I don't plan on having sex with him until he turns 18.
answered on Feb 4, 2021
If you are asking about sexual battery (statutory rape in most states), no, dating (as opposed to sexual activity) is not prohibited.
My mom was really abusive to me and my sister. We are adopted and we are about a year and a half apart and me and her can share memories on when mom would kick and punch and slap us and hit our heads against a wall and she almost drowned my sister one time. When i was 16 i started running away... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2021
Claims against your mother can be lodged in either civil or criminal court. For the criminal proceedings, you may contact local law enforcement or Department of Children and Families.
A civil claim is somewhat more complicated and expensive, you may contact a local lawyer. I will,... View More
My boyfriend is 17 and his parents don’t like him they continue to find ways and reasons to threaten him, kick him out, or call the police. He is still a minor and has been supporting them by paying bills since he could make money. he rarely actually does anything wrong. None of what he does is... View More
answered on Jan 4, 2021
Unless he has been emancipated by a court of law your boyfriend's parents are legally responsible for him, and can impose whatever "house rules" they desire. However, they may NOT "kick him out" until he is 18. They are also wasting there breath threating to "call the... View More
The legal consent age is different over these, so I’m wondering if I could be in trouble while being in u.s. territory.
answered on Nov 21, 2020
Certainly, if you have sex with her when you're here; you can be charged under the laws of whichever U.S. state you are in.
I’m afraid for the safety of all children in the home while parents are away every weekend and coming home drunk. One of the children being looked after is handicapped. On occasion they can leave all of them home alone without adult supervision for up to 12 hours.
answered on Oct 12, 2020
Report this behavior to Child Protective Services at the Department of Children & Family Services in Tallahassee. Google it.
answered on Sep 13, 2020
By "dating", do you mean sex? As indicated in Wikipedia [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ages_of_consent_in_the_United_States#Florida],
"The age of consent in Florida is 18, but close-in-age exemptions exist. By law, the exception permits a person 23 years of age or... View More
I am 16, financially stable with the current job I am working and can support myself. I want to move out not due to abuse or anything just to be able to have responsibilities, my mother says she wouldn’t be mad about it but she will have to file a missing report with the police so she wouldn’t... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2020
Whoa. Both you and your mother are asking for big time trouble if you go down that path. Your mother would be committing a criminal act (intentionally filing a false report) and you would probably end up in a juvenile protection facility (nice sounding name for jail).
My son is 16 years old and lived with me for 4 years before moving back to his mother's in June 2019. His mother cut communication off between us in April.He was arrested in August and is due to be released from JDC next week. He has stated that he was homeless for two months after leaving his... View More
answered on Sep 4, 2020
Your son is a juvenile and cannot be allowed to roam the streets of Florida alone. If neither parent will step up and take full responsibility for your son, then he becomes what they call "a lockout." Once that happens the State of Florida, Department of Children & Families will take... View More
answered on Aug 15, 2020
Yes, 18 is the age of majority. You will be an adult then.
She is on probation and has been leaving the home to go to the home of where this grandfather is the adult. Her probation officer said it was fine for her to move in there. We have already called a family lawyer to find out we can’t file for emancipation, because she is three months from her 18th... View More
answered on Jul 3, 2020
You might want to get the probation officer to sign something.
Im 17 and i will still be in school with a few months left when i turn 18 before i graduate. However i don't wish to continue living under the oppression environment in my home and running away didn't work even though i was 17 with 6 months left before being the age of majority and i was... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2020
Although I strongly advise you not to do it, Florida law will not prevent you from leaving home AFTER you turn 18 years old. Warning: that does not mean 17 years, 11 months; it means 18. (Being in school has nothing to do with it.)
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