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Ive been living with my dad by myself since I was 10. He verbally abuses me, and emotionally. He does not help keep our home clean, I have to do everything in the home for him even though he is not handicap or sick in anyway. He is perfeclty fine. I cook, clean, wash his clothes, and fix his food... View More 
answered on Dec 11, 2020
Yes you can be forced to return to home or to Florida Parishes. Unless you are being physically abused, your parent has a substance abuse problem, you are being sexually abused at home, your parent is not providing a clean place to live and adequate food and clothing, you have to wait until you... View More
answered on Dec 9, 2020
If you are in danger then you should contact the police. If it’s not immediate danger you may want to speak with your guidance counselor at school. You can also reach out to child protective services.
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answered on Dec 7, 2020
No.
I'm 17 and will be 18 in 2 months. I cant stand my mom anymore she grounded me for seeing my boyfriend and is homophobic im a male and dating a Male. I live in Logan Ohio and my mom has cameras all over the house. She also tracks my phone and one of the cameras are in my room. I don't... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2020
That is an unfortunate situation for you, but running away is not a good plan. Talk to a school counselor, teacher, or other trusted adult.
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answered on Dec 5, 2020
No, you are still considered a minor by law. You can jump out into the world and all of its accompanying responsibilities as an adult once you are 18. Until then, you could consult with a family law attorney to discuss emancipation, but that process would likely take you through your 18th... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2020
You can move out without parental consent in 3 months. In the mean time, try to graduate from high school so you can get a job that pays more than minimum wage.
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answered on Dec 4, 2020
Yes.
I was on the interstate going 90 trying to get to gas station cause I was on Empty. A trooper pulled me over and gave me a ticket with a court date. What should I expect? Will I face and misdemeanours or anything?
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answered on Dec 7, 2020
Go to Court and act respectful. Have cash available to pay costs, fines, that day. It might get Diverted or Dismissed. Traffic School might be an option. Upon Conviction, points will go on your MVR.
Would my Aunt get into trouble? could he make me go home even if he knew I was safe?
Abusive stepdad,can not pay, mom says she is going to take him back after his classes. That can not stand.
answered on Dec 1, 2020
google a family law attorney in your area.
maybe someone would take you on pro bono without payment.
type up a summary of all the facts so you will have them ready for the lawyer.........all your info and same on mom and stepdad. much more info is needed and the lawyer is more... View More
answered on Nov 30, 2020
Ohio does not allow such voluntary emancipation. Here is more information:
https://www.ohiobar.org/public-resources/commonly-asked-law-questions-results/family-relations/circumstances-say-whether-minors-are-emancipated/
If there are problems at home, talk to a family member,... View More
Her children I am raising them as well. Now the mother of the 20month old wants to terminate our temporary guardianship. We havent heard from the baby's mother in over 8 months we go to court in January what chances done have keeping him
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answered on Nov 30, 2020
Typically a temporary guardianship can be revocable at anytime by a biological parent. If you would like to retain custody, you should speak with a lawyer to discuss other options available to you in Juvenile or Superior court.
she says things like she wish i was never born accuses me of being with older men and right now she is trying to send me to a mental hospital so they can give me medicine and so i can be out the house, i wanna run away to my grandmas house we already have a case against her
answered on Nov 28, 2020
Your Grandmother can hire a lawyer and file for custody. If you run away, you can be picked up and put in Florida Parishes.
I am 17 and I’m tired of my living situation. I have previous work history and I have experience with paying bills. I pay my phone bill every month and 1/3 of our rent. I have my own car as well. I also buy my own clothes, hygiene needs, and food. Basically what I’m saying is I know how to take... View More
answered on Nov 25, 2020
Highly unlikely that your aunt would get in trouble if you went to stay with her. What would potentially happen is that law enforcement personal could come to her house and direct you to return to your Mom's residence. As long as you did so, it is hard to imagine any sort of negative... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2020
CPS generally has to offer reasonable efforts at reunification and to preserve the family. In some situations, there is a determination that no contact is in the children's best interests (this is relatively rare). If you children have been removed by CPS, you should hire an attorney or... View More
answered on Nov 22, 2020
Tes if your daughter is under 17. Additionally, you need to talk to your daughter about something called revenge porn
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 live in Indiana, the device was taken from a minor and is used to ensure safety by making sure she can remain in contact with a parent when playing with a group of friends a short distance from home at a playground, about half a block away from home. A teenager has been taking it from her to... View More
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