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The 28 yr old is using someone else's phone to txt but she did show up at the juveniles work to verbally threaten her. The parent has tried to talk with the 28 yr old resolve the issue but the 28 yr old is continuing the harrasment. What options does the juvenile and parent have.
answered on Aug 17, 2022
Take a criminal complaint against the person who is harassing her.
My parents will not let me stay the night somewhere and I left anyways and am staying at a friend's house. Can I get in trouble if they call the police?
answered on Jul 29, 2022
Yes. You could get in trouble and wind up in juvenile detention if they call the cops.
answered on May 28, 2022
Take a beyond control petition at your county juvenile court.
What if I am in a polyamorous relationship, I'm 17 and one of my boyfriends turning 18 and my other boyfriend is 15 years old, my boyfriend who is 18 tells me that I have to break up with my 15 year old boyfriend because of the law.
We were not married. So how can I purchase the house. We live in ky.
answered on Apr 28, 2022
You’ll need to open probate, get yourself appointed as administratrix and then you will have authority to buy, sell, make transfers, etc.
Kenton County ky
Yesterday she punched me several times while I was driving. She has some mental health issues (ODD, ADHD, major depressive disorder). She already sees counselors and a psych. What can/should I do about this?
answered on Apr 11, 2022
Take a beyond control petition in the juvenile court clerks office.
I'm in foster care and I'm 16; I'm happy in my foster home. I really don't want to live with my dad as I have once before and it was terrible. If he goes to court to get custody of me will I be asked if I want to beforehand? Will my voice be heard when I say no? I want to stay... View More 
answered on Mar 24, 2022
No. You should ask the court to appoint you you own attorney to consult and speak on your behalf. He can let the court know your position.
Called the Police Department and Coroner's Office!
My son was with a group of kids that were flicking another kids hat at a school dance and it escalated into a physical fight. Even though my son was not involved with the actual physical fight he was seen touching the hat and picking it up when it hit the ground during the fight and walked away... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2021
If he doesn’t have any record, the charge will likely be diverted and ultimately dismissed.
For the last 2 weeks my son who is 15 has snuck out and went to his girlfriend's house who is 12 and lives with her mom. The first time he left on Friday and finally got him to come home on Monday. And when asked if he was there by my dad the girlfriend and an adult male that was there lied to... View More
answered on Nov 10, 2021
Take a beyond control petition to get him picked up and into court. You can consider other charges against other people as the facts shake out.
answered on Nov 10, 2021
Probably misdemeanor assault.. not necessarily jail time unless injuries were serious.
It was about $200 worth. I didn’t steal anything but a mascara, my friend put everything else in the bag and I had no idea she was taking so much. We currently are still waiting for paper work and a court date , but I also don’t have a way to get to court, to check in with a probation officer... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2021
Probably some volunteer work if this is your first offense.
answered on Oct 21, 2021
Under criminal law in Kentucky, anyone under 18 is considered a juvenile. It is illegal for any person, juvenile or adult, to injure another person by force unless they are using self-defense.
My son (7years old) and a neighbor kid (10-11 years old) were playing with a group of kids and the boy was hitting my son in the face with a soccer ball and my son went to kick the kid to get him to stop and the kids phone fell out and broke, and the boys mom said they have a family member who saw... View More
He already has 2 charges and has two different CDWs I’ve tried to file a out of control order on him bc when the police get called that’s all they tell me to do but when I go to do it they say I can’t . He’s always Truant in school . I’m just lost on what my options are. CDW says he has... View More
her friend ran away from foster care and they think she knows where she went. Even threatened to get me arrested if she didn't tell. Lil upset about this
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