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Your current state is Ohio
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answered on Dec 22, 2023
When one parent abandons the home and is not seen again, and the remaining parent wishes to take the children to another country, several legal considerations must be taken into account. First, it's essential to determine if there are any existing custody orders. If such orders exist, they... View More 
Hello, I'm reaching out because I'm deeply concerned about a situation in Johnson County involving a black teenager charged as an adult in a murder case who has a mental illness.
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answered on Dec 23, 2023
In Indiana, the case you're describing in Johnson County raises important questions about the juvenile justice system and how it handles cases involving minors with mental illness. When a minor is charged as an adult, it brings into focus the balance between public safety, the severity of the... View More
Landlord called CPS on me because my house was not clean. (I have suffered from a bad depression spell over the past month.) They also gave me a 3 day notice to vacate the premises. I have got the house cleaned but now it is a mess due to moving. No children are at home for the time being..they are... View More
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answered on Dec 20, 2023
In Ohio, you generally have the right to refuse entry to Child Protective Services (CPS) unless they have a court order or exigent circumstances. If CPS is investigating due to concerns about your home's cleanliness, it's crucial to address the issues promptly. However, you can discuss... View More
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answered on Jan 13, 2024
In Tennessee, an HOA generally has the authority to enforce rules and regulations within the community. However, banning a 16-year-old from their home due to suspension for theft may require careful consideration of the HOA's bylaws and state laws. It's important to review the specific... View More
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answered on Jan 13, 2024
To obtain documents from when you were a minor to prove your victim status, follow these steps:
1. Begin by identifying the specific documents you need to demonstrate your victim status. This may include police reports, medical records, court documents, or any other evidence related to the... View More
could the 21 year old person have any sexual relations with someone of age 17 in Missouri without the possibility of legal repercussions
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answered on Dec 19, 2023
In Missouri, the age of consent is indeed 17. This means that individuals who are 17 years of age or older can legally consent to sexual activity. Therefore, a 21-year-old can legally engage in sexual relations with a 17-year-old without facing statutory rape charges, as the younger individual is... View More
They have vids with kids going to the bathroom, kids running around with no clothing on, etc. Why is this legal to do?
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answered on Jan 13, 2024
I would be very cautious of this. I would contact YouTube directly to try to have them to take down the video(s). I would ask report those video(s) directly to YouTube moderators.
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answered on Dec 15, 2023
In California, if your brother has adopted your children through juvenile dependency court, the situation regarding visitation rights can be complex.
After an adoption is finalized, the legal relationship between the biological parents and the children is typically severed, and the adoptive... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2023
Most likely no to both questions unless it was a willful deliberate act.
At the time they plan to move, one of the young ladies will be 17 and the second will be 1 month away from turning 17. They want to live by themselves with no adults. I need to know what Indiana's law is in this regard please.
answered on Dec 18, 2023
No. Even if you're a parent, if you are under 18 your parents still have the right to custody of you and the responsibility to support you, until you turn 18 or become legally emancipated.
answered on Dec 14, 2023
Once you turn eighteen (18), you may go and do as you please.
My son had a fight he was detained and issued a citation and I was not informed by the school that they signed a citation in my place or that a citation was even given so the court date was missed due to not informing the parents
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answered on Dec 14, 2023
While NRS 392.150 grants school personnel authority to detain a pupil for certain offenses, including fighting, the requirement for parental notification is not explicitly outlined in this context. Additionally, NRS 392.149 mandates notifying parents of truancy-related citations. Schools generally... View More
Defender did too and I was never taken to court. My 6 month extension wasn't granted and they gave custody to grandparents.
answered on Dec 12, 2023
I am not sure what the exact question is, but based on these facts (which do not state when this occurred) I would have the public defender (if he represents in the Juvenile action), file a notice of appeal and get counsel appointed to file an appeal. You will want an attorney to navigate the... View More
They was in a juvenile jail that happened two years ago when they had did this but only one had got charged he only kicked him in the back and got charged with second degree battery
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answered on Dec 26, 2023
In Louisiana, a charge of second-degree battery typically involves the intentional infliction of serious bodily injury. If only one person out of three involved in a fight was charged, it may be due to a variety of reasons, such as the specific actions of each individual, witness statements, or... View More
I am parent to children involved in juvenile court due to alleged neglect. Other parent is my spouse, we are separate parties in case. Appeal rationale?: shelter care hearing occurred without prior knowledge of process of proceedings or contents of petition, given copy of petition as court began.... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2023
You said you hired a lawyer. These questions are complicated and your lawyer should be answering them.
answered on Dec 7, 2023
It depends on what stage the investigation is at. If it has concluded, you should have gotten a letter and your appeal rights. If you got those, you should appeal immediately and seek a hearing. If you blew the timelines, it is too late.
If you are in court and awaiting adjudication, you... View More
His mom accused him that he was a gang member and he did drugs just to send him to juevenile, Hes not like that and he told me he will never do those things. They can even drug test him and it will come out negative. Please help
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answered on Dec 7, 2023
In California, as in many places, falsely accusing someone of criminal activity, such as drug use or gang involvement, is a serious matter, especially when it leads to juvenile detention. If your boyfriend's mother made these accusations without any basis in fact, it could be considered... View More
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answered on Dec 6, 2023
Suing a Child Protective Services (CPS) worker and their office in California is a complex legal matter, often involving both state and federal laws. Before proceeding, it's crucial to understand that CPS workers and their agencies are generally protected by qualified immunity, which shields... View More
In 2020 I was served with a no contact order that was entered into a case that I was not apart of and there was no hearing on the matter. As part of a CPS case against my wife for neglect of my stepdaughters, that has since been closed the judge made a judgment entry in the case of no contact but... View More
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answered on Dec 2, 2023
In Ohio, a no contact order can indeed be issued as part of a judgment entry, especially in cases related to family law or child protection matters. Such orders are generally issued to safeguard the welfare of those involved, particularly minors.
Regarding the duration of the no contact... View More
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answered on Dec 1, 2023
In Alabama, if an adult is knowingly contributing to the delinquency of a minor, such as by helping your child skip school, you may have grounds for legal action. This can potentially be considered as contributing to truancy, which is a violation of compulsory education laws.
First,... View More
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