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I am 16 in the state of Ohio . She is giving me oral consent that I can't live with her
answered on Aug 14, 2017
Your mother is legally responsible to provide your care and support. You cannot get emancipated. Here is more information at this link:
https://www.ohiobar.org/forpublic/resources/lawyoucanuse/pages/lawyoucanuse-255.aspx
Talk to a family member, school counselor, teacher, or other... View More 
I live in Ohio but my fiance lives in Nebraska. We are currently doing long distance engagement. Her parents forbid her from talking to me and threatened to press charges on me if we continue talking. I love her and refuse to obey her parents, and she agrees with me. She loves me and we are risking... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2017
This is not going well and likely to get worse. First, she is way too young to get married. Even with parental consent, most states won't allow a 14 year old to marry. Second, you are teetering on the edge of being charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor or interference with... View More
The father has supervised visitations with no overnights and no weekdays visits.
answered on Aug 10, 2017
If the mother has custody, then she can decide schooling for the children. If the father objects, he can go to court to oppose that, and the court will decide what is in the best interest of the children. The court can allow home schooling, or if the mother is not likely to be able to do that,... View More
Parents, at lawyer advice, have refused testimony or questioning of any kind from accused.
answered on Aug 14, 2017
Yes, it can still go court. The parents' lawyer gave good advice.
Ok, she wants to see if she can do it. With roommate. She will take online course and graduate HS in couple months. We think it may be great learning experience. We of course will support her financially as a back up if she runs into an emergency such as misbudgetting. Although we are lil nervous... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2017
As a minor until reaching 18, any contract she might sign would not be legally enforceable against her. Worst case scenarios? Endless. Maybe she doesn't exercise the good judgment you hope she will. Maybe her roommate, or her roommate's friends, will be a bad influence - that could be... View More
I'm not trying to move out on my own. I'm trying to move in with my grandmother. I turn 18 in 8 months. I don't want to deal with court and legal fees. I'm not wanting to get emancipated either. I am also still in school but I'll graduate in a semester. I just wondering if... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2017
Not if your parents don't approve. Ohio does not allow emancipation anyway. If you move out, would you have health insurance? If your gm changes her mind, could you go back? Don't burn any bridges that you will come to regret. It is normal for teens to want to escape the control of... View More
I Decided To Not Go To School After I Told The Police Officer At My School About The Bullying And It Kept Going On. I Ended Up Having To Go To Court Which Then I Was Ordered Probation And Got Hit With Around $400 In Court Fines Im Only 16 And Have Been Paying The Fines For Like 2 Months And Its... View More
answered on Aug 3, 2017
Yes, they can put you on probation. But dropping out is not the solution. Do not drop out. Are your parents talking to the school principal? Can you transfer to another school? Have you spoken to the school counselor, teachers, or others? Dropping out of school is not a good choice. There... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2017
If the terms of probation is that you cannot move without court approval, then you can't move. If the terms of probation are that you HAVE to move, then you have to move. If the terms are that you have to get your probation officer's approval to move then you have to get your probation... View More
I know a woman in town who fosters toubled youths, one of which has crimes against other children. She has been in and out of a relationship with a man with a record of menacing and has 2 small children who often stay at her home. I am concerned foe the safery and well being of not only the foster... View More
I work and I pay my phone bill gas money insurance and my own clothes and everything on my own with out my parents I can afford my self to get what I need to live on and I even feed my self my bills all together add around 250 I normal get $470 every paycheck every two weeks and my bill come out of... View More
answered on Jul 31, 2017
No, you can't get "adult rights" until you are 18. See this link:
https://www.ohiobar.org/forpublic/resources/lawyoucanuse/pages/lawyoucanuse-255.aspx
Any other consequence? For them and her parents?
answered on Jul 28, 2017
Parents are legally obligated to provide support to a minor. If they ignore that obligation by "giving permission" to somebody else, then they can be held legally liable for neglect and other offenses. The person with whom the minor is living could be liable for contributing to the... View More
She will return after a week, sometimes more, just to steal whatever cash we have in the house and then disappear again. She has had her friends block my phone number and even when an adult knows where she is they won't tell me. She is flunking school, and is begging for emancipation. i... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2017
I recommend filing unruly charges against her in Juvenile Court and demand that the court give her substantial restrictions and consequences. Turn her in every time she steals from you. I would report any adult that is hiding her out to the authorities. Just be sure your hands are clean, and that... View More
He currently lives with my Dad but no longer wants to live with him for health reasons.
answered on Jul 25, 2017
Once a person is 18, they are an adult, and free to make their own decisions unless they are subject to a mental or physical limitation, has a guardian already, or needs to have a guardian. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to discuss more details to the situation.
My college is two hours away from home , and my parents have consented to this. I work to buy my own food and other necessities, but am I still technically a minor and under their jurisdiction?
answered on Jul 18, 2017
Until you are 18, they are your parents and have legal responsibilities for you. Here is more information:
https://www.ohiobar.org/forpublic/resources/lawyoucanuse/pages/lawyoucanuse-255.aspx
me n my husband r seperated my son spend half time with me n half with dad well cps told him if i come to get my son n i hve the cops with me to call her can she do that
answered on Jul 12, 2017
Yes, CPS can do that. Use the Find a Lawyer tab and consult a local attorney where the CPS office is, to review your situation and advise you.
answered on Jul 10, 2017
Do you have health insurance through his health insurance company? Can you support yourself financially? If you get hurt or sick, do you have someone to take care of you? If you move out against his wishes, you might regret it. If things don't work out, could you go back? But at 18, you... View More
My mom became a live in babysitter for these people who live in Georgia. We lived there about 8 months and I got close to the parents there and their oldest daughter. I recently started dating the oldest daughters best friend but my mom moved me to Ohio to keep me from them because she always does... View More
answered on Jul 10, 2017
No, you can't, until you are 18. Not unless both your parents would agree to some kind of custody arrangement in GA.. If you return to the family in GA without permission, they could get in trouble, and you could go to juvenile detention. It is normal for teens to rebel against their... View More
When we saw cows, we wanted to see if someone owned the field. The owner never noticed us, or if they did they didn't do anything. We eventually found out that that field is owned by somebody. We haven't gone there since.
answered on Jul 10, 2017
Every square inch is owned by somebody. It is trespassing whether you know who owns it or not. Don't go where you don't have permission. It is especially dangerous to go in a field with cows or other animals. And don't go in a field with a single cow. It could be a bull, and... View More
My mom wants me to learn responsibility and thinks it will be good for me. My father doesn't want to help me and just chooses to ignore that I need a job for work experience. I don't know what to do? My mom chooses to just drop it instead fight for with my dad I'm at a loss and could use some advice
answered on Jul 10, 2017
If your mother won't try to persuade your father, then if he says no, you probably can't. Would your mother allow you to get a work schedule so you work when you are with your mother, and not work when you are with your father? Or have another family member try to persuade your father.
My friend and her mother have hit rock bottom in their relationship. She is thinking of running away and she has her whole life ahead of her. Here in august i will be moving in with a room mate and i make about 1grand a month. Is there a way, if her mother agrees, to have guardianship transferred... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2017
Adoption would require consent of both parents. Even then it is unlikely. Guardianship also is unlikely. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to consult a local probate attorney who can advise you about how guardianship process works in probate court.
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