You should have an attorney look at the case, and possibly research the applicability of the Uniform Child Custody and Jurisdiction Act (Florida Statutes 61.501-61.542).

If, by "sexual and marital consent", you mean consent to have sex and get married, the former ("sexual consent") is not available in any case. It is not a defense to a criminal charge of "statutory rape" (what Florida calls sexual battery) that the parents gave... View More

There are questions and answers similar to the mentioned situation on our website at http://aba-us.com/other-services/?lang=en. You can take a look for general information. Good luck.

Yes, he technically can. The only thing you can do (other than remaining in good graces with your father at least until you turn 18) would be to get someone to petition the court for you, to have your disabilities of minority removed. That is rather complicated (and you have not indicated that... View More

It is not illegal by law as law really only addresses sexual contact based on age, not talking and texting. Her parents can certain prohibit it or take away her phone, or seek a court order for no contact though.

Generally, a petition for "emancipation" (called "removal of disability of minority" in Florida) would be premised upon the idea that you can support yourself (including required court fees), so inability to pay the filing fee would not look good for you. You will also need... View More

What did the attorney say?

Your parent or other adult would file a petition with the circuit court in your county.

First, consider what you want to accomplish. Do you need to enter into contracts such as a residential lease or the acquiring of credit? If there are significant things that you want to do, but the disability of being a minor is stopping you from doing so, yes, go for court removal of disability.

The following Florida statute sets out the procedure:

"743.015 Disabilities of nonage; removal.—

(1) A circuit court has jurisdiction to remove the disabilities of nonage of a minor age 16 or older residing in this state upon a petition filed by the minor’s natural or... View More

To get him named on the birth certificate, he would have to adopt the child. Normally this requires that he and you first be married. In an adoption proceeding, the biological father would have to be notified, although his consent may well be not necessary.

What you were told is essentially correct. What you mean is that a Florida COURT could (but not necessarily would) order you to return the child to FLORIDA should the father sue you for such an order.

There are many ways you would be able to prove that the child was first back in Michigan.... View More

If you mom is the only adult in your home, no, they should have not left you alone. Contact the law enforcement agency which arrested your mother and ask them what they intend to do about you.

" Sexual intercourse with someone at least 13 years of age and less than 16 years of age is illegal unless the defendant is less than four years older than the victim ..." So yes, such conduct would not be criminal.

You should contact the clerk of court for the county in which you are located. I strongly doubt that the court has a packet for an emancipation petition, but you can ask. Since she intends to return to Ohio, you could also ask a court clerk there; a Florida court might be reluctant to act when... View More

I can't find a definition which fits for the word "beats", but no matter; a 12-year old prosecuted for theft of something worth some $200 is not likely to face jail time. What, by the way, does it matter how long he had them?

Are you on probation currently? If not, why were you asked to submit to a urine analysis test?

What he is telling her is incorrect. A 13 year old girl is still a minor and is subject to the control of her parents. She can, however, decide to have the baby.

Yes, unless you have been adjudged to be incapacitated.

You go with the public defender and make sure that he or she does what's needed.

If people are telling you to hire someone else, politely let them know that you don't have the funds to do so.