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Your current state is Ohio
answered on Mar 24, 2019
If you leave home before you are 18, your parents could call the police and report you as a runaway. Once found you could end up in juvenile detention. You can become legally emancipated if you can financially support yourself. However, if you cannot obtain permission to leave home, and you... View More 
Children are with father, this has went on a year. She didnt know to court, father has proof of her being high and passing out at supervised visits when she got them. Stepmom wants to adopt
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answered on Apr 1, 2019
Terminating a Parent's Rights is always difficult. The Couple can file a Petition for Adoption which must be served on the Mother as it is attempting to terminate her rights. The Couple must also be fit and proper Parents as they will be scrutinized also by various Parties, Agencies, etc.... View More
Two minors (female, age 16 and male, age 15) engaged in "sexting"-mutual sending of nude photos.
answered on Mar 21, 2019
If they were charged, which is far from a certainty, they could face felony charges for making and distributing child pornography, which would expose them to discretionary transfer to adult court (unlikely but possible) and years in prison. It’s far more likely they would given a probationary... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2019
It is a crime to interfere with a parent's custodial rights.
i want to know if the documents are legal, i will take a picture. i just really need a answer, they've been gone for 9 mths now
answered on Mar 16, 2019
I can't tell whether the children were legally removed, simply by looking at the documents alone.
The question as to whether it is legal to remove children from a parent's custody, depends on a great many factors. I would have to know the circumstances of the removal, the... View More
2 years ago I was in a hospital in Dothan. For my daughters benefit I turned custody over to my father as I was not sure how my health issues would affect me in the future. I was not a good person then. I signed papers provided under duress from my father, so he could have sole custody of my... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2019
You've posted this question for a Florida lawyer, but it seems that you should ask a lawyer licensed to practice in AL. If that is where the child is, that is the state who will have jurisdiction over your daughter.
The HOA Board wants to select the type of replacement window for our condo, and bill us later. Don't we have any rights in the choice of windows, since these are limited common elements?
answered on Mar 5, 2019
Your condo association’s declaration and rules & regulations control. Read them carefully.
Can I file a charge for 18 yo male for sexual advances to my 16 yo daughter?
answered on Mar 7, 2019
It depends on what exactly you mean by "sexual advances" but the potential offenses are Sexual Assault, Indecency with a Child, and Sexual Performance by a Child. You'll need to compare what actually happened to the definitions of those crimes in the Texas Penal Code to determine... View More
If I do run away and I get caught by the police, can they force me to return home? Can I refuse to return home if i am not in danger?
answered on Mar 5, 2019
You can be apprehended and placed in juvenile detention if you are under 18. If there are problems, talk to a teacher, school counselor, or other trusted adult.
I live in Ohio and I'm wanting to move out of my moms and get my own custody there is no abuse I'm just getting tired of all the yelling. I asked my mom if I can have my own custody and to have her permission and she tells me no. How can I fight for this to try to get the yes for it?
answered on Mar 4, 2019
Ohio does not have emancipation for your situation. See this link for more information: https://www.ohiobar.org/public-resources/commonly-asked-law-questions-results/circumstances-say-whether-minors-are-emancipated/
She’s been harassing me through several things. Text, social media’s, and after I blocked her from everything she ask people to rely a message to me. She constantly circles where I’m at in town and I can’t make her leave me alone. I wanna press charges, but there’s no point If they... View More
I opened a Guardianship brokerage account in 2014 to hold around $6,000 from a settlement for my daughter. I am now trying to take that money out of the market and put it into a Guardianship bank account. But my broker is not allowing me to take the money out - they are requiring that I provide a... View More
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answered on Feb 27, 2019
You need to get the court's permission to withdraw money from a Title 13 trust account. You need to apply to the circuit court of the county where you, and show cause and standing, for the withdrawal.
He was on his way to his basketball game, he has never been in trouble before and has 3.0 GPA
answered on Feb 25, 2019
At a minimum, the court is likely to suspend his license, fine him, and put him on probation for acting recklessly and irresponsibly -- in hopes of making a significant enough impression that he won't risk his life and teh lives of others when he is eventually allowed to drive again.
I was sentenced in 2007,when I was 19 (a youth) I received 7years for attempted murder and 25yrs to life for the gun enhancement. I have to go back for a Franklin remand can I bring up the sb 620 as well??
answered on Feb 22, 2019
much more info needed.
you should pose this question to your lawyer who has your entire record and all pertinent papers in front of him/her.
if you don't have a lawyer see if the public defender would talk to you and review your factual scenario.
Can her mom snatch her from me and give her to a stranger without any paper work? I've got papers for custody she signed to my mom before she had the baby bc she's on meth and didn't want dfcs involved they never had them noterized bc dfcs didn't get envolved how ever she's... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2019
That depends on what legal documents you have. We can not answer this question without knowing what documents you have. However, if the documents were not filed in a court, they likely are not enforceable. Custody and guardianship documents must be filed with a court of law to be enforceable.... View More
17 year old driver, licensed in WV, supposedly clocked at 92 in a 70. Parent in car, clean driving record. Juvenile District Court.
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answered on Mar 3, 2019
Every court is different on how they treat 92 in a 70. Some courts give jail time, others convict and suspend the license but don't give jail, and many others will reduce with community service/driving school. Talk to an experienced traffic lawyer in the location where the offense was. Once... View More
I have an ongoing dfcs case. Im fighting very hard to get my children back. Is it ok for them to use hearsay at the 10 day hearing? The dfcs worker and the social worker at the hospital have two accounts of what was supposedly said. Can they use this as sufficient evidence? Could they be sued for... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2019
You should consult with an attorney who can review the facts of your case in detail and present you with the options. -Homer P. Jordan IV, Esq. 404-620-1558 HomerJordan.com
I was 16 when we started dating and he was 15.
answered on Feb 20, 2019
The age of consent in New York is 17 - this means that if you are currently 17 years old and dating a 16 year old, you can potentially be charged with a sex offense if it is a sexual relationship.
answered on Feb 16, 2019
It is an A misdemeanor punishable up to 11 months and 29 days and a fine of $2500. You should consult with a local criminal attorney immediately.
I believe I need a lawyer for him
answered on Feb 13, 2019
Generally a dirty urine will result in a violation and yes he should have a lawyer, to try to reduce the time he may serve.
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