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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Appeals / Appellate Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Washington on
Q: Financials qualify for a court appointed attorney, in termination of Title 13 guard. Per commissioner, judge says no

A commissioner that has been in office years beyond this Juvenile judge (and that knows me and all prior cases were with her, declared,that "By law, i qualify and have the right to be appointed an attny. by the courts, to get my 2 boys home. This is a Title 13.36 Guardianship, I agreed to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Domestic Violence, Family Law and Juvenile Law for Ohio on
Q: How to formally inform child welfare court that both parents moved states?

Married parents are pro se defendants regarding a child welfare case that moved states because the barrier to obtain secure and maintain stable housing. This was due to the tort harassment events by government agencies, community servicing organizations, and the courts that assign hopeful people to... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on May 1, 2024

You should file a Notice of Change of Address with the court giving the court your new physical address, mailing address (if different), telephone number, and email address.

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: What can I do about the court of appeals denying my appeal when the juvenile court had Misconduct and erred my case?

And my attorney clearly showed and stated that the court had wrongdoings? And they did nothing either? What can I do?

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answered on May 1, 2024

If your appeal was denied by the court of appeals despite presenting evidence of misconduct in the juvenile court, you might feel understandably frustrated. However, you still have some options. Firstly, consider requesting a reconsideration from the same court of appeals, if this is permissible... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Appeals / Appellate Law, Civil Rights, Constitutional Law and Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: What can I file if the court of appeals and juvenile court Misconduct and erred within my case? What can do?

What can I do about this?

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answered on May 1, 2024

If you believe there has been misconduct or errors in your case handled by the court of appeals or juvenile court, you have several options. Firstly, you may consider filing a petition for reconsideration in the same appellate court to ask the judges to review their decision, pointing out the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Juvenile Law for Pennsylvania on
Q: Can you purchase a car as a minor?
0 Answers | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Health Care Law and Juvenile Law for Virginia on
Q: What lawyer do I talk to for CPS Complaint and possible HIPAA violation for Hampton, VA?

I picked up my son from the YMCA on the 15th of April2024 at 6pm and soon after noticed a bruise on the inside of his left forearm, near his wrist. It was an outline of a medium to large, incomplete handprint. As soon as I noticed, I took pictures and asked my son what had happened, I immediately... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Sexual Harassment and Juvenile Law for Wyoming on
Q: A sexual assault that was reported to police with the offender admitted but yet nothing had been done

Was told by the victim witness lady that a report had been written but the officer didn't turn it in what can be done it has been over 2 years

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Arkansas on
Q: Our 16 year old granddaughter has asked to live with us after her Dad remarried . He and new wife are now angry and

Isolating her from us, friends , etc. There are a lot more questionable things but what are our visiting rights? Her rights choosing where to live? Or do we just need to call DHS?

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for California on
Q: My son is in foster care right now and October 4, 2023 the resource parent was arrested for a DUI was not informed

I was not informed of this until 5 months later and i only find out when my attorney received the casa report in march 2024. My son was in substantial harm the entire time he was in this placement

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answered on Apr 21, 2024

I'm so sorry to hear about this alarming situation with your son's foster care placement. It must be incredibly distressing and frustrating to have only found out about the foster parent's DUI arrest months after the fact, especially given the potential harm and risk to your... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for California on
Q: if my home is a toxic place and i am 15 teen and I have a 20year old friend who is willing to take me in and house me

if i text them to take me away form my home to their house could they face legail consequences

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answered on Apr 18, 2024

In this situation, there could potentially be legal consequences for your 20-year-old friend. In California, it is generally illegal for an adult to house a minor who has run away from home without parental consent. This could be considered "harboring a runaway" or "contributing to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Illinois on
Q: I'm trying to gain guardianship of my grandchildren from dcfs they told me I couldn't get them but wouldn't tell me why

I watch them everyday while foster mom is at work and school so I don't understand if I can watch them all day why can't I get them out of custody makes no sense

Cheryl Powell
Cheryl Powell
answered on Apr 18, 2024

Nobody here can give you the answer because we don't know why.

Whenever I have a client with these issues they have to hire me to determine why. That's all I can tell them. Dcfs usually does tell me why but they rarely change their minds.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Constitutional Law and Juvenile Law for Florida on
Q: In 1985 a 16 year old was questioned about a murder. Was his guardian supposed to be notified?
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answered on Apr 17, 2024

The requirement for police to notify a guardian when questioning a minor varies depending on the jurisdiction and specific circumstances. In the United States, the Supreme Court case Fare v. Michael C. (1979) held that juvenile suspects must be given Miranda warnings before questioning. However, it... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Oregon on
Q: If my son is 17 and he's on probation and he wants to move back home with me can he do that being in mom's custody?

He lives in the same state but not the same town as me I don't know if we need to have a judge's permission or his mother's permission or if he can just move up here and transfer his probation

0 Answers | Asked in Juvenile Law for Tennessee on
Q: If I’m 17 and respond to some bullies 12-13 with “kys” can I be in legal trouble

I’m 17 and I have been getting bullied by a group of middle schoolers aged 12-13 the form of bullying is both verbal and cyber. Every time they say something very mean or threaten me I tell them to “commit suicide” and then they start playing the victim card. Does this make me the bully even... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Mississippi on
Q: hi im 17 but once i turn 18 do i legally have the right to buy whatever from online without consent of my parents?

and do i have legal control of my own money to buy whatever i want off of online even if the money was given to me as a gift do they have a right to take that if im 18?

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answered on Apr 21, 2024

Once you turn 18, you are considered an adult in most countries, including the United States. This means that you have the legal right to make your own decisions, including purchasing items online without the consent of your parents. However, there are a few important points to consider:

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Juvenile Law, Legal Malpractice and Medical Malpractice for California on
Q: Can a county attorney prosecute a dependency case in which their spouse, a physician is directly involved in?

The physician inserted himself when he was not the physician of record and falsified medical records naming himself as the provider after the patients discharge for the purposes of dependency where his spouse was the attorney who petitioned a court. furthermore the evidence of his involvement and... View More

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answered on Apr 14, 2024

In California, a county attorney would likely face a significant conflict of interest if they were to prosecute a dependency case in which their spouse, a physician, is directly involved. This situation raises serious ethical and legal concerns.

1. Conflict of interest: An attorney has a...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Domestic Violence and Juvenile Law for Georgia on
Q: can i sue my parents for trying to kick me out? im underage

i came clean about self-harming and my reasoning but because it blamed them and their actions, they made me say i did it for attention or they were kicking me out

Joshua Schiffer
Joshua Schiffer
answered on Apr 16, 2024

A suit for damages is potentially possible, but there is a lot to consider before then. I advise you call some local family lawyers to talk about Emancipation, and then you can get some guidance as to your rights as well. You can be the victim of a tortious action by your parents and accrue a... View More

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