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Is it criminal? Charge?
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answered on Nov 8, 2016
No she cannot, but it is not a criminal act. You need to retain experienced matrimonial counsel to handle this matter. Good luck.
My son is 13. He moved with his father over the summer. His father failed to enroll him in school. I still have custody. Full custody. I now have to appear in truancy court. I worked with the two school districts involved. Now my son is in school after missing 11 days. But I'm nervous because... View More 
answered on Oct 24, 2016
These matters are heard in the municipal courts. That you are there means that there are warnings that have gone unheeded. I believe the fine now goes up to $250 per day, so with 11 days, do the math. Jail time also is an option for the judge. That would be jail time for the parent.... View More
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answered on Nov 4, 2016
Depends if it is truly consensual or not.
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answered on Oct 7, 2016
Yes, you can file for emancipation. The best thing to do is meet with an experienced matrimonial attorney and bring all your documents to the consultation, plus any evidence you have about your son. However, you should be aware that if your spouse challenges this, a Judge could require a plenary... View More
I called the police and they were arrested what else can I do. I don't want the kid to have a record I just want the behavior to stop.
answered on Aug 9, 2016
Police can forward to juvenile conference committee. In many states, the County Prosecutor's office of Family Court screens each complaint initially and makes the decision to divert the case or not. Diversion for many cases means removing them from court altogether and sending them for total... View More
answered on Jun 4, 2016
I suggest she hires a lawyer, what could happen would be based on the charges she has brought against her.
answered on May 21, 2016
You need to immediately hire a good criminal lawyer. Court dates for these types of cases come up very quick and a lawyer will need time to properly prepare a defense for your son. A robbery charge is a serious charge and generally will have a presumption of incarceration so don't waste time... View More
They have joint custody.
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answered on May 2, 2016
You need to retain an attorney after having an in person consultation. Your question is too fact specific for this forum.
To properly answer your questions and address your concerns, the best way to handle this is by retaining an experienced matrimonial attorney.
The public school my daughter attends was caught cheating on a state standardized test a few years ago by parents.
The parents sued and made the district pay to send their child to a private school. The settlement was kept quiet and I do not think the state was informed of the cheating... View More
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answered on Apr 10, 2016
You need an education law attorney. Good luck.
juvenile convictions under N.J.S.A. 2A:4A-60c(1)and (4)?
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answered on Feb 11, 2016
Yes, it is called sexual assault! You will throw away your life if you do what you are thinking about!
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answered on Jan 10, 2016
Just because you got pregnant does not mean you could be emancipated. In fact, it may have just the opposite effect. You need to seek help, not get pregnant to try to escape an abusive home. Speak to a religious leader or call DCCP first. Do not do something you will regret for the rest of your... View More
My 17 year old enlisted in the NJ Army National Guard while still in high school. He was splitting his time between my home and his mother's home. He came home from the enlistment ceremony, announced he was emancipated and stated that he wanted to live with his mother only. In this case, I... View More
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answered on Dec 8, 2015
Despite his enlisting in the Army National Guard, he is not automatically emancipated. You need to retain an experienced matrimonial law attorney, who will bring an appropriate motion before the Court. Good luck.
answered on Nov 21, 2015
I am assuming your asking about a criminal matter: Thus the answer is the same as any other trial but that you don't have a jury just a family part judge
answered on Oct 10, 2015
A warrant or failure to appear will issue for your arrest. I suggest you contact the court immediately to find out which and if a warrant go down and pay it immediately. Unfortunately you made a bad situation worse. You should get yourself a criminal lawyer immediately if you were charged with... View More
I live in nj and I would just like to ask, I saw two girl in the park (that I knew) and one of them was a year older (13) she pushed the other girl to because apparently they both agreed to fight. The school knows about it and they have it on camera. What would could happen to the 13 year old?
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answered on Sep 12, 2015
There is an insufficient factual basis to answer your questions and address your concerns. There are a lot of possibilities. When I was that age, the laws and reality was very different. Children we allowed to be children and deal with life on their own. Good luck.
answered on Sep 4, 2015
It is not the parents' consent. But if you are below the age of consent you do not have the legal capacity to consent to sex.
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answered on Aug 26, 2015
Yes, you need your parents permission. Why is their permission even an issue to you? Good luck.
My 6 year old little guy missed more days than "allowed" from school and now I have been summoned to appear in court for truancy. What should I expect or take with me I have never even been to court for a traffic ticket.
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answered on Aug 26, 2015
You should retain counsel. This is no joke. At 6 years old, there is no reason that this should happen. The Division of Child Protection and Permanency takes this seriously. You could be charged with child abuse, child neglect even endangering the welfare of a child. Good luck.
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answered on Aug 24, 2015
No, a 17 year old is not legally allowed to enter into a contract.
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