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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
His parents are threatening to take the baby away from her (when the baby is born) if she stops seeing him. He is verbally and emotionally abusive towards her, has exhibited controlling behaviors towards her. She believes they can do this based on what they told her a police friend told them they... View More
answered on May 4, 2021
If you wish to discuss this matter off line please feel free to contact me. This type of adult on child abuse makes me very angry and I would rather not air my feelings on this subject here as some may find it offensive. To start with the ages, depending on the birth dates involved, do not... View More
Specifically, mental abuse. A lot of insults, and not allowing the child to have friends or a love life (child is 16). Punishments for unusual things like accidentally making a mess with food.
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answered on May 3, 2021
You could expose yourself to being arrested for interference with custody if you take in a minor with permission of the parents. If the child needs help, you can contact authorities in your area who can investigate.
The fifteen year old and her siblings are extremely close they are placed in 3 homes 3 different counties . She wants to see her siblings and she is told because her parents haven't contacted cps she can not. She has about 8 months till she turns 16 and would like to make steps toward... View More
answered on May 3, 2021
That's a tough situation. The siblings will be assigned an attorney - a lawyer guardian ad litem - who can help work through that issue.
Last night he sent a message to a 15 yr old asking her to have sex with him. I would love to see this person in jail. This is disgusting what he is doing & has done. I have heard from several teens this is not the first time he has been accused of sex crimes.. A 13 yr old came forward just... View More
answered on May 3, 2021
In Oklahoma, the age of consent for minors is 16. That means it is illegal (because it can't be consented to due to age) for an 18-year-old to have sex with someone 15 or younger. That is called "statutory rape."
I'm sorry that you are in this position.
answered on Apr 30, 2021
Yes, you could up in Florida Parishes Juvenile Detension.
The girl had been arguing with her father and did not want to go home. They arrived at my son's and I's house and were greeted by police. He was charged with harboring a minor. He had just turned 18 three months earlier. They knew each other from high school. The police messed up his name... View More
answered on Apr 28, 2021
sorry your son is going through this. However, to assess the case and whether the plea offer is reasonable, it would be best to retain an attorney to look at the police reports and all the facts and do further investigation if necessary in order to better negotiate with the DA.
He was charged as a juvenile. He failed a drug test and was placed in a boys home. The djj is failing him for probation violation and asking the judge to order him to stay in the home until he is 18 1/2. I was wondering if that's possible even though he plead and charged as a juvenile I... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2021
Yes, it is possible. See my last answer. His record is not automatically expunged when he turns 18.
My step brother is physically abusive towards me also. It has been reported to dhs twice and to cps in Texas a bunch. No one is doing anything about it.
answered on Apr 24, 2021
When you are 18 you can live where you want. If there is abuse it should be reported. If DHS finds evidence of abuse they will have no problem taking swift action.
Service. He was charged as a juvenile. He failed a drug test and was placed in a boys home. The djj is failing him for probation violation and asking the judge to order him to stay in the home until he is 18 1/2. I was wondering if that's possible even though he plead and charged as a... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2021
In certain circumstances when committed, the court can retain jurisdiction until they are 19.
I have been metally abused by my step-mom, which my dad doesn't notice, is this possible without getting into legal trouble because I don't want my sisters to get taken out of a home that is good for them and not for me?
How can she do it quickly
answered on Apr 22, 2021
I'm sorry, but I do not hold out much hope that she will be successful. In 31 years of practice, I have personally known of only 2 emancipations being granted. She must be able to show that she has gainful employment and can pay for everything she needs, rent, car, insurance, food, medical,... View More
A year ago my bf went to jail for online solicitation of a minor. I was wondering since my parents filed against him but won't share his sentencing information, how can I get that information as the "victim". I'll be 18 in a month and I was hoping to file a motion to drop the... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2021
You can likely look up public access records from the court he was convicted in. It's highly likely that a no-contact order with you remains in place through his term of probation or parole. It is also highly unlikely, given your age and nature of the offense, that a judge will grant your... View More
My sister currently lives with our mother in KY while I live in WV. Our mother is not physically abusive anymore but is still very verbally and mentally abusive. Their house is frequently covered is animal feces and vomit, no clean clothes or showers unless she comes to my house. I called CPS and... View More
answered on Apr 14, 2021
You will need to find out whether this arrangement is permissible in Alabama. As her parents, under Virginia law, you are still responsible for her and required to support her financially. If she wishes to ask a court in Virginia for emancipation, she could do so if she meets the criteria. Then... View More
answered on Apr 15, 2021
It is illegal in indiana to run away as a juvenile, however, you may be able to seek emancipation which is saying you are legally an adult.
answered on Apr 13, 2021
Yes, you can be charged with educational neglect. If he is not showing for school, contact the school resource officer.
I want to move out and I am almost 17. But i dont understand this? I thought i needed to get emancipated but on one of yalls questions like the one above yall replied that the sheriff wont get them if theyre 17.
answered on Apr 12, 2021
You can't move out without parental permission until you are 18.
i got pregnant at 17 and my boyfriend was 16. i turned 18 about 2 months later but he doesn’t turn 17 until a couple months after me. will i get in any legal trouble bc he is technically still a minor
answered on Apr 11, 2021
A person age 17 or older commits the crime of carnal knowledge of a juvenile by engaging in consensual oral, anal, or vaginal sex with a child between the ages of 13 and 17. If the defendant is two to four years older than the child, then the crime is a misdemeanor. Nobody can predict if you will... View More
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