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My almost 17 year old not legally adopted son of mine's step mother called and asked if he could come live with me due to circumstances between him and his father. I want full legal guardianship of him so that I can enroll him in school, take him to Dr. appointments, etc. What steps or forms... View More 
answered on Aug 6, 2018
It looks like you're in Missouri. You asked this in a forum for Louisiana.
harrassed" her. She sent it through snap chat. It is not accurate. What are my son's rights. BTW both ages are 14 years old.
answered on Aug 24, 2018
You are in a tricky spot to navigate as there are so many ways to go and so many pitfalls too. Have you contacted the police about the cyber-bullying? If they are in the same school, have you notified the school so they can intervene on the bullying as well? As for the harassment, if they were... View More
I met my friend 10 years ago and Ive known her son since he was a toddler and he just just turned 13. Last year his mother had trouble caring for him, so he often stayed with me. He and his mother moved to Pennsylvania to get better support. His parents are divorced and i live in Georgia. If he... View More
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answered on Aug 5, 2018
Only the parents have rights to a child. You would have to file in court to obtain legal rights. Otherwise, it is interference of custody.
I'm going to put as much detail here as possible my 26 year old husband was arrested on a juvenile contempt warrant last night in St Clair county Michigan. We are so confused on what is going on and the police won't tell us anything except that the warrant is from 2012, but he has been in... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2018
People are charged with contempt when they fail to comply with a court order. The court can give you info on exactly why he’s being charged with contempt.
or things my mother has bought for me with her own money
answered on Aug 6, 2018
Based on your question, I can appreciate your situation being a young adult, but with that said you are considered a minor until you turn 18 and as such you can't own property. The property you speak of belongs to your parents or to those whom you live with. The property purchased by your... View More
Like for example the males birthday is Oct 16,2001 and the females is July 15,2004. When is it illegal for them to be in a relationship.
answered on Aug 4, 2018
See Texas Penal Code Section 21.11 - Indecency with a Child, Section 22.011 - Sexual Assault, and Section 43.25 - Sexual Performance by a Child for the law on the subject.
me and my wife were assaulted by our oldest duaghter who is 16. we have a total of 4 kids including her 2 of which have special needs who witnessed the incident and traumatized by it. we called 911 police came and refused to arrest our daughter even though there was clear marks on both my wife and... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2018
If your daughter is a minor in your custody you have the legal right to commit her for a psychiatric evaluation or to put her in some type of institution that works with problem children. You would have to figure out how to pay for these services. Your health insurance might cover the psychiatric... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2018
As long as your partner gives full consent, based on the information you provided, it is not illegal.
If the younger person is older than 13 and younger than 16, the older person may not be more than 48 months older.
The officer said I can't see her until a hearing
answered on Jul 31, 2018
You did not ask a question, but I'm sorry to hear about your daughter. A lawyer would be able to go see your daughter right away. I would strongly advise hiring a lawyer ASAP.
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I am the 17 year old(female if it makes any difference). My mom kicked me out because she couldn't financially support me. I live with my step mom who knows I have been diagnosed with extreme depression and high levels of anxiety. She manipulates my emotions and turns my father against me by... View More
answered on Jul 31, 2018
I'm sorry you are going through this. Legally you are not able to leave until you are 18 years old. You may want to speak with your mom and dad about the issue that is going on with the stepmother and see if they can help address it. But until you turn 18 your parents have the final say on... View More
ccused for shoplifting $40 tagged item in Bergen County,NJ. LP took my license, DOB, name and age and weight. Police we’re not involved but I was given a paper for $150, I refused and was then told to contact LP department within 72 if case made. They said I should receive a letter within a week... View More
answered on Jul 28, 2018
Yes a chance exist for the next year that the store at anytime May file criminal charges against you. Whether they will do this is anyone's guess but arguing over the Civil demand may not be wise. Of course you would be best served by speaking with an attorney to see what your best options... View More
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answered on Jul 28, 2018
You need to file a modification of custody case.
The 21 yrd. applied for adm. of estate and received a sum of life insurance money. She then kicked the sister out and is selling her father's things. I have nothing to gain in this but I feel the minor is being mistreated. She lost her father and her home. Can someone help her legally? The... View More
answered on Jul 26, 2018
Keep praying..... but hire a probate lawyer to help you with this.
The monies are from a SSI ck from her fathers disability, come in her step mothers name for her. She works as well, although her Dad takes her money, placing most of it in an account she has zero access to said funds or the actual accured balance. His ck doesn't come in his name. She also pays... View More
this girl and my sister fought because this girl has been harrassing and bullying my sister for 2 years and jumped her at the mall a couple months ago. this girl shows up to our house with a giant group of friends and fights my sister. someone called the cops and everyone ran. this girl filed a... View More
I was told there’s another form I can fill out to bring her to the US why she waits for her approval is this true
answered on Jul 18, 2018
You may be thinking of the K-4 visa process, but unless your wife is pursuing the K-3 visa, your step-daughter would not be able to employ that strategy. Consider scheduling a consultation with a competent immigration attorney who can speak with you to more fully understand your case history and... View More
So i'm 18 and i have this "friend" who i have known for two years. She has, on multiple occasions, asked to move things forward to an official relationships to where we could be more intimate (I don't mean ALL the way but more of just kissing and hanging over at her house)... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2018
The "Romeo and Juliet" law does not make sexual contact with a minor "legal." It makes the person charged and convicted of the crime eligible to petition to be removed from the sexual offender registry after a certain period of time and if all other requirements under the... View More
what are her rights? The mother also said she was changing the locks. Now she is telling her if she doesn't come home she is calling he cops. What do we do? We are willing to take her and do w/e legally so she can stay with us.
answered on Jul 11, 2018
The mother is responsible for her daughter. If she told her to come home, then she should. If there are problems at her home, you could call children's services.
answered on Jul 10, 2018
No, but they will tell you they can take your children if she does not. You need to see an experienced attorney NOW to stop this bullying.
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