answered on Feb 8, 2017
Adults over 18 are not considered minors, and legal emancipation is a process for minors - not adults. Perhaps you're confused? Are you dealing with a child support order that you want to challenge because you're not sure you're child is in college and you're paying for it? If... View More 
answered on Dec 1, 2016
It depends on whether he's filing for emancipation. The bigger issue is whether he's safe at home. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice nor does it create any... View More
home..while under DCF care???
answered on Sep 20, 2016
Even if the department didn't , if you learn of a minor being abused you can contact dcf and the police.
3 years ago dcf took them from my custody for drugs, lengthy process later my mom ended up with third party custody. For the last 2 years I've been clean and live with her and my children every single day. I need to know whats going to happen when I try to get custody back, she is 100 %... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2016
You have to file for child custody rights in court. You can bring your mom as a witness if she supports your rights. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me on my law practice website. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any... View More
I was standing on my property and recording on my phone with video and audio my neighbor who was standing on the public street. The neighbor violated my harassing prevention order so that recording ended up in court as evidence of the violation. I did this to protect the safety of my children. I... View More
answered on Oct 7, 2015
Don't you think it is a good idea to actually go see an attorney about this? It may well be admissible.
answered on Dec 30, 2010
Very simply, the rights of an 18 year old are the same as those of every other adult (except for alcohol)...The question is very broad, but if you'd like to narrow down the issue I'd be happy to be more concise for you...
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