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For a couple of years my daughter has been in and out of trouble at school and home (promiscuity, unruly behavior, possible drug use, sneaking out.) In November, she was diagnosed with severe depression, anxiety, and PTSD and prescribed prozac, which she has since run out of and it has not been... View More 
answered on Jan 10, 2020
You should file a motion for change of custody in the county in which she resides in Kentucky. They would certainly let her live with you prior to placing her with DJJJ.
His father and I didn't know he had it. We found out later that night it was given to him by our neighbor when our son went to get hay for the horses.
My brother in law has a baby with a girl and she refuses to leave the premises. She has assualted others in the house and always yells and fights. If i call the police will i go to jail or will he?
answered on Dec 2, 2019
You probably should file it as an eviction to get her out. Once the authorities delve into a pregnant 15 yo by a 23 yo, he may be looking at statutory rape or UTWAM charges. I wouldn’t involve the police.
My 17 year old son (who is currently being detained at a juvenile detention center) recently agreed to plead guilty to several charges including at least one felony without the advice or presence of his parents. When his mother and I walked into the court room our son had already plead guilty to... View More
and hitting in her in the back of the neck because she took his scooter. if she hit him back when pinned against the wall?
answered on Oct 31, 2019
They both could be charged in juvenile court. However, it is probably best settled between the parties and parents if possible.
So the social services placed me with my dad yesterday, the last place I want to be. He's verbally abusive behind closed doors but hides it well and denies it when brought up. I do have a bit of history, I got molested again and was drunk and high when it happened last week. I have friends... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2019
If you don’t comply with the cops, you will either go to jail or a mental health facility.
Her story has been constant and the sexual assult has accrued more than once and is so detaled from the 9 year old victim
answered on Sep 10, 2019
Yes. You need to take a juvenile petition against the 15 yo.
My daughter was hit by our next door neighbor cause she when over they to grab our dogs. They neighbor was going off and my daughter told her to calm down. That the stress will hurt the unborn child. But she didn't listen. So my daughter raised her voice to get the lady to listen. But the lady... View More
My brother is 18 and he ran away at 16 when he was in foster care today is his 18th birth day and on Monday he is going to tern his self in to get everything over with now that he is 18 will he go to jail if he dose about how long and will he get a bond so I can go get him out
answered on May 17, 2019
Perhaps if you wrote in single sentences starting with a capital letter and ending with a period instead of a run-on sentence, you inquiry could be accurately understood.
You also do not state what crime he is accused of.
I have every contact recorded. Documentation pertaining to the case that has not been redacted by CPS. Officials willing to be deposed proving fraudulent statements and actions.
answered on Feb 7, 2019
You need to hire a family practitioner to represent you in the dependency case and if unsuccessful, then file suit against them in circuit court.
answered on Dec 2, 2018
Not unless there’s some kind of improper contact between them or the 18 yo provides her with illegal substances.
I have told the police she abuses me. I was told that “I am a teenager and it’s normal”. She told me to leave, so I did. She has my phone, but I have my car. The thing is, the car is in her name but I pay for it. However, the police here with similar situations say if you let someone here... View More
answered on Nov 19, 2018
You are under her rules and care unless or until you turn 18 or are emancipate, whichever occurs first. The car belongs to her legally although you may have some equitable claim to it.
My sister had custody of my grandchildren due to my daughter using drugs and I did not find out until later. I tried to get them but judge left them with my sister. Found out my sister was suppose to moved to Florida with a boyfriend and sign the custody over to my nephew and his girlfriend my... View More
answered on Oct 31, 2018
If yourister is leaving town, you need to go back to the dna court and ask the judge to change custody to you.
I'm 16 and my girlfriend is 16, and she's pregnant. Her parents are doing everything they can in order to keep us apart, switching schools ect. Is there anything I can do in order to be able to to see her and our kid?
answered on Oct 15, 2018
You can have your parents file a petition for you for custody when the child is born and set up a visitation schedule between you and the child but they can prevent you from seeing their daughter.
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
They are trying to charge me with neglect. But are they able I know they just passed law considering drug use during pregnancy abuse. But it was after he was born but they have laid my court date over in time for it to pass. They are now offering me dependency an my public defender wants me to... View More
answered on Jul 9, 2018
If the child was born testing positive for marijuana, you are going to have a very difficult time proving the child was not dependent. If the child is being returned to you, you should consider taking the deal
answered on May 16, 2018
Yes. Always problematic when “victim” is a minor. Hire a good criminal defense attorney to represent and defend the 22 yo. Self defense is always a defense but you really need a lawyer to articulate it properly.
I knew of this kid, but didn't know him that well. He was a senior, Class of 2018, well mannered, and made good grades. To my knowledge, he had no history of threatening or bullying. He was a class clown, and was involved in the Drama Club, and other school activities. Following the Parkland... View More
answered on May 5, 2018
We really need to see the contents of the paper to determine whether a threat was made or even intended. Obviously if he’s suing them, his lawyers think he’s on pretty solid ground. Publish the article he wrote when he gives you permission and a much clearer discussion can be had.
Turning 17 in November. I’ve been major depressed (I have serious depression and anxiety) my whole life it’s gotten worse since I’ve been here. Can I leave Home and live with my best friend (she has a job and a stable home) without my gmothers permission?
answered on May 2, 2018
Not. Not without your grandmothers permission. If she has tc of you, she has the same rights as a parent. If she gives permission for you to you, then you can go. If not, you would need to return to the court that granted custody and petition for your emancipation.
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