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Your current state is Ohio
answered on Mar 18, 2020
yes, and as a minor he will need to have a guardian ad litem appointed as he cannot contract for himself. usually that would be you as his parent.
I live in California
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answered on Mar 17, 2020
Even if they refuse you can go to a local SS Office or order a birth certificate online or visit your local City Hall in the town you were born in.
Hope this helps.
Sincerely
Attorney Scott F. Bocchio
Legal Rights Advocates
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if my friend who is 17, 18 in a couple of months, have legal actions against them and be forced to return home if they ran away from home? we live in georgia and i read online that a 17 year old can legally voluntarily run away from home. would my family have legal actions against us if they lived... View More 
answered on Mar 16, 2020
You are still a minor at 17 years old, and your family can legally file charges against you.
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Georgia DFCS is trying to terminate my rights when I've done what they ask. Please someone help me find out how to file appeals and know my rights.
answered on Mar 15, 2020
You need to immediately consult an attorney to discuss your options.
I am a 17 year old. I was caught shoplifting an object worth 180 pesos from a grocery store. They asked me my name, age and address, then called my guardian to pay 10 times the amount then took my picture before letting me go. I was wondering am I going to go jail? is this going on my record? will... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2020
If you were charged with a shoplifting charge then it is possible (but unlikely) you will go to jail. Shoplifting is an A misdemeanor meaning it carries a sentence of 11 months and 29 days in jail but you can possibly get that suspended to probation. If you plea guilty it will be on your record... View More
I’m 15 years old I haven’t been going to school for a year now and I also haven’t been living with parents for a year.i have chosen to leave my home because of some Physical abuse and negligence I am currently not going to school because my parents didn’t want to enroll because of family... View More
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answered on Mar 21, 2020
I am sorry to hear about your situation. If abuse has occurred, you might consider speaking to your school counselor about the matter. That counselor could make a report to social services.
my 12 yr old was asked to sign a station adjustment for an alleged battery and I told them no, so they want to petition Him to juvenile court. Does this mean he will be arrested? Do I need to bring him in when he didn’t commit the crime or will they issue a warrant?
answered on Mar 14, 2020
Yes. It means he will be charged with an offense and go to juvenile court to answer to it.
He can have an adjudication hearing, which is a bench trial where the State has to prove to the judge that he is delinquent (guilty) beyond a reasonable doubt.
If he is found not delinquent,... View More
My house is in awful condition. Its unfit and unsafe to live here. My parents wobt consent to my emancipation and may become violent. I have people that would let me live with them. I dont know what to do.
answered on Mar 14, 2020
It's not easy. To learn how it is done, go to this website: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs.asp
On the window that opens, click on Chapter 750 FAMILIES.
On the next window that opens, click on 750 ILCS 30/ Emancipation of Minors Act.
Pay particular attention... View More
My 15 year old grandson was involved in a fight in school with several other boys and now is suspended from school and pending tribunal hearing and maybe alternative school. He's never been in any trouble like this ever before. At best what will most likely happen to him?
answered on Mar 12, 2020
It depends on the details surrounding the incident. It may be best to contact an attorney who specializes in disciplinary hearings and who can provide you with an accurate answer.
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answered on Mar 11, 2020
He needs to quit talking to the LEO's and hire an attorney today.
I’m 16, going to be 17 in November. I’ve been researching for months but not many answers. I want to live with someone else other than my parents that adopted me, without going back into foster care. I make good grades, I haven’t been suspended or even had a detention in 3 years. I don’t... View More
answered on Mar 8, 2020
You can live somewhere else with your parents permission. Otherwise, you’ll have to wait until you reach legal age.
I’m 17 and a senior in high school and my girlfriend is 15 and a sophomore in high school. We have a multitude of the same activities together. I’m aware that under the current laws, since we’re both under 18 we can consent to each other. With that being said there will be a short period... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2020
You are correct the age of consent in Ohio is 16 years of age. There is a close in age exception for minors. Once you turn 18, you cannot legally have sexual contact with a minor under the age of consent, 16. Whether or not you will be prosecuted for the relationship depends on numerous things,... View More
I live in Oregon and I'm seventeen. I graduated early a few months ago, I have a full time job and my birthday is in September. This is my first time living in Oregon with this parent because I moved in after I graduated and I was a resident at Job corps for a year before that. It's just... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2020
You are technically not able to commit to any legally binding agreements until you turn age 18 unless you get emancipated by a court proceeding. It probably isn't worth the time and money to file for an emancipation when you are only months away from turning 18. I suppose you could move out... View More
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answered on Mar 7, 2020
Yes
My mom and I have a not too great relationship and I know that when I turn 16 there is no way she'll let me move out. I have some trauma from past experiences with her and I REALLY don't want to live with her or anywhere near her for that matter. And no, I don't have any family... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2020
No, you can't move out at 16. If you move out, you could go to juvenile detention. It is normal for teens and parents to have difficulties. Parents make rules teens don't like. Talk to a teacher, school counselor, or other trusted adult about the situation.
And my daughter is about to turn 2. I want to get her name changed.
answered on Mar 5, 2020
You will have to terminate his parental rights in the juvenile court.
I have a 12 year old daughter in the 7th grade today a police officer went to the school took her cell phone, made her give them the passcode interrogated her all without my consent. She snuck on her apple watch to call and tell me they had her phone and refused to give it back. When I arrived to... View More
I’m 17 and this is my first offense and before I could pay the ticket I have to go to an initial court hearing about it, and just wanting to know what happens in an initial court hearing
answered on Mar 5, 2020
You should consider speaking with an attorney before going to court. If you go and admit the violation it will add a minimum of 4 points to your record and likely increase your insurance costs considerably for the next three years or so.
I'm going to adult court for me, and juvenile court for the unborn child? I don't understand how DCFS can be involved if the child isn't born yet, and if no other kids are in the home. I also don't get why I'm also seeing a juvenile judge for my unborn baby when I'm an... View More
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