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He has been involved with them when he visits me. They have gone to see him alone a total of 3 times in the the three years we have lived apart. I am the sole provider of care in every way and responsible for everything, he had been ordered to pay child support but has given me a total of 400... View More 
answered on Feb 21, 2018
Situations with chidren are complicated. Make an appt. to see a lawyer.
answered on Feb 24, 2018
If you are on probation, probably. It is a very common condition of probation. Otherwise, they would need a warrant or consent.
answered on Feb 22, 2018
If exigent or particular circumstances make it necessary to enter your home on an emergency basis, such as to prevent harm to a child or stop a crime from being committed, then the answer is yes.
Usually the person that enters a home is a representative from the Department of... View More
answered on Feb 21, 2018
If a fist fight is reported to police, the most common charges are "Assault Causing Bodily Injury" or "Disorderly Conduct - Fighting." The most serious fights are often charged as "Aggravated Assault / Deadly Weapon" or "Aggravated Assault / Serious Bodily... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2018
Is there a question there? It sounds like your son really needs a lawyer. If he can't afford one, he should ask for one to be appointed for him.
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answered on Feb 20, 2018
Yes and it is likely. The Juvenile Court holds a Transfer Hearing and then sends the Case to the Circuit Criminal Court. Possibly the Juvenile Court might want to retain jurisdiction. Hire a competent attorney immediately.
My 12 year old slapped a classmate’s face which ended up breaking the classmate’s eyeglasses. The glasses also caused a scratch on the face of the classmate. The parents of the child are considering filing a police report.
What are usually the legal implications involved in a case of... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2018
Sounds like an assault was committed, and any charges arising from such an act by a 12 year old would be filed in the Juvenile Court. If charges were filed, you and the child will be given notice to appear in court. Detention is possible, so you should probably sit down with a local attorney... View More
I have 3 girls that were in a car accident. One of the girls stole her mother’s car and allowed her friend to drive it. There was also 1 sitting in the back seat. The girl whose mothers car it was is now the passenger and her friend crashed it. Car is now totaled out. Who is liable to pay for the... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2018
The owner. The bank doesn't care about who wrecked the car. The owner may want to sue the parents of the child who wrecked it for negligence, but be careful throwing stones in glass houses. The owner, whose child allegedly stole the car, may have some liability as well.
Ive been separated for two years ever since i left my ex mistreats our children. She hits them with cables till their backs are red and slaps them. She makes them do everything for her. They say she never buys them food or anything. I buy everything from clothes to everything else besides... View More
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answered on Feb 20, 2018
You can file for custody.
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answered on Feb 20, 2018
You don't. If your rights have been terminated they cannot be reinstated.
answered on Feb 19, 2018
The age of consent in Texas is 17, and he is more than 3 years older than you so Texas' version of "Romeo and Juliet" does not apply. It is possible that he gets charged with a variety of sex based offenses if your sexual relationship were to become known, many of which are... View More
I'm 17 years old. I don't wish to have any contact with my biological father for personal reasons I believe are valid. In early 2017, my parents went to court about visitation and I won so, I haven't been forced to visit, talk, etc...with him. Recently, he called DCF on my mother... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2018
it looks like you need to promptly be seen by your pediatrician and/or psychiatrist concerning the medications not bringing you relief and the absence of medication is apparently worsening how you are feeling. Your failure to attend school on time is an indice of neglect which needs to be addressed... View More
My friend is 17 years old and has been in jail for murder for about 5 months now but the court says the have no evidence or " their still looking " and keeps pushing his court date back , they've done it like 3 or 4 times already and I'm just curious as to what's going to... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2018
I NEED MORE INFO
THE DEFENDANT SHOULD HIRE A GOOD CRIMINAL LAWYER OR ASK FOR THE PUBLIC DEFENDER.
NORMALLY AS A JUVENILE HE WOULD BE IN JUV CT BUT IT SOUNDS LIKE ADULT AND WE ALL KNOW THERE IS NOTHING MORE SERIOUS THAN MURDER.
THE BEST THING TO HAPPEN IS FOR THE DA TO BE... View More
I am on juvenile probation and my PO is trying to extend my probation due to three dirty drug tests.
answered on Feb 18, 2018
Be careful with an unsuccessful termination of probation, it could haunt you later in life.
What can i do . I’ve call the police they tell me to take it up with the courts . I live in ohio . This man boy won’t give my son . There never be any courts saying he’s the father or giving him rights to him .
answered on Feb 16, 2018
If the ex has no custody rights, then the police should assist you. But if they won't, then you can't force them to help you. So if the police won't get involved, then you must do as the police suggest and file in court. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local family law... View More
Dad's and pick my oldest son up and take him to school every morning and get him off the bus. She will not let me see my youngest. I have recent police reports from adultery and im going to divorce her. And I want her out of my house so I can live there and take care of my boys. She sleeps in... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2018
You need to talk to an attorney about filing for divorce. Eviction is not proper in this circumstance.
answered on Feb 15, 2018
i would need to have more info.
how intimate is their relationship?
if having sex it could be an issue of contributing to delinquency of minor etc
Also I have police reports where one guy "her ex" kicked the door in and broke TV and caused a really big scene in front of my 9 and 3 year old because she had another man in the bed with her. It's adultery. How long do I have to file a divorce to commit her for it? I just... View More
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answered on Feb 15, 2018
The marriage legitimated your child, so you don't have to file to legitimate him. Filing for divorce based upon adultery doesn't give you an advantage unless there is a possibility of alimony. Most people divorcing are sleeping with someone else, so judges don't care anymore. 99%... View More
This person is a first time offender. Never had any charges at all, and was VERY cooperative with the police. He even turned himself in.
answered on Feb 15, 2018
Getting bond would be difficult, but it really depends on what the charges are.
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