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answered on Feb 10, 2020
If you leave, would you have health insurance if you were injured? Talk about your plans with a trusted adult. When you are 18, you are no longer a minor, and can make your own decisions.
Without the consent of my parents if it was ok with his parents, I wouldn't be in any danger, and my parents don't know him or his family, but I know his family is good people
answered on Feb 6, 2020
Of course you can't. You could get in trouble, and his parents could get in trouble.
answered on Feb 5, 2020
You could be sent to juvenile detention. If there are problems, talk to your parents or other trusted adults about it.
so im due october 25th and i wont be 18 until the month after so can my fiance take custody of our child since he will be 18? also can my mom stop me from leaving at 18 with my baby
answered on Feb 3, 2020
Once you are 18, you can make your own decisions. But if you move out, you and the baby could lose your health insurance. After it is born, the father would have to establish paternity and file with the court for parental rights. The court would consider all the facts in determining what is in... View More 
My father has been getting physical with me, and i have told my counselor and she's been reporting it to children services. But they have not done anything. Both my parents live together, and my mother tends to work while this happens. And take his side. Because i'm almost 18 in 5 months,... View More
answered on Jan 28, 2020
Talk to your counselor about what to do if you do not feel safe. Also talk to a teacher or other trusted adult. Also check this link: http://www.thechildprotectioncenter.org/
I’m 16 years old and I just can’t deal with the stress and mental pain I left my bio mom for my bio dad and it’s not working for both sides i left my mom because of all the lawful issues and my mom placing adult authorities which made me grow up faster then I’m supposed too, and that’s... View More
answered on Dec 31, 2019
Ohio does not allow for minors in your situation to live by themselves. Your parents have responsibility for you, and as a minor, you must follow their decisions. If there are problems at home, talk to a family member, teacher, school counselor, or other trusted adult who can give you advice.
I also believe her lawyer has not done her due diligence in representing my niece in her custody battle with her ex. It has been going on since 2015.
answered on Dec 20, 2019
A person can file an objection to a magistrate's decision, and the matter then will be heard by the judge.
Are there grounds for filing a case against the 21 year old. The 21 year old also exposed her to the Pagen religion and we believe alcohol. She met this individual at work, are their any consequences to the employer?
answered on Nov 20, 2019
(1) It is not illegal for a 21 year old and a 16 year old to make out. (2) It is not illegal to introduce people to different religions. (3) It is illegal to provide alcohol to a person under the age of 21. (4) The employer has nothing to do with it. So, if there's evidence he is supply drugs... View More
My cousin took a car without permission, but the key was in it. He had Intentions to return the car but on the way back he wrecked it.
answered on Dec 3, 2019
This is something a criminal defense attorney would know. You could repost the question in the Criminal Law section. Car accident attorneys (the category where you have it posted) usually only deal with the civil aspects of collisions, such as personal injury and property damage claims. They... View More
All my parents do I swear argue with me about anything and everything and I'm getting tired of it. I don't live with my biological father and to be completely honest I don't know who has legal custody. I think it's my mom but it's never really been sorted out I don't... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2019
No, you cannot move in with your boyfriend without bad consequences. That is a terrible idea. You must follow your parents' decisions -- like it or not. It is typical for teens to not like their parents' rules. That's normal. If you leave, you can be sent to juvenile detention,... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2019
Not exactly. They can’t actually stop you from dropping out of school. But they can violate your probation if you do.
My aunt has legal custody of me, but i felt extremely uncomfortable living there so i currently reside in my grandmothers household. my grandmother has given me permission to move out, because at the end of the day she doesn’t have custody, but my aunts not so lenient. she thinks that... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2019
Your aunt has legal custody, so she is legally obligated to provide proper care for you. She can't just pass that off to your grandmother. Your aunt can get in trouble for not providing for you. And if you go live somewhere else, both you and the person you move in with can get in trouble.... View More
So i just had a baby by a 21 yr old mom wasnt aware of the the relationship until i became pregnant after she found out she made me have no contact with him until i went to the hospital he signed the birth certificate now children services came to interview my mom and i , saying chrges are likely... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2019
Ohio law says you are the victim of criminal sexual abuse, whether you agree with that or not. A crime has been committed. You were under the age of consent. The prosecutor is not likely to drop it even if you do get married. The father's abuse can be proven by DNA testing. And it is a... View More
I'm able to care for myself. I'm able to graduate by December and I have a job and I'll have a car by then. But my mom wouldn't give consent. How can I get emacupated without her concent if I can care for myself and I'll have somewhere to stay
answered on Oct 21, 2019
And Ohio does not have emancipation in your situation. Check this link for more information:
https://www.ohiobar.org/public-resources/commonly-asked-law-questions-results/circumstances-say-whether-minors-are-emancipated/
When you are 18, then you are an adult and can make your own... View More
Can the parents do something in response such as filing a sort of report and getting the child in trouble or sent to court as unruly?
answered on Oct 16, 2019
Yes, the parents can take action, and the child could go to juvenile detention. Children cannot come and go as they please. If there are problems at home, the child should talk to a family member, teacher, school counselor, or other trusted adult.
I’m 17 my boyfriend is also 17, we turn 18 pretty soon. His probation officer told him were not to have any contact but never filed a no contact order or anything of the sort. Would I be able to see him after we turn 18?
answered on Oct 14, 2019
Wait until he is off probation. It has more to do with his probation than age. Even when he turns 18 if there is a probation order in effect he can get in trouble.
answered on Oct 8, 2019
You can drop out, but if you don't complete your education, then you will be unable to earn a decent living and even with government assistance, will likely live in poverty with your son. Talk to a family member, school counselor, teacher, or other trusted adult about your situation.
I still live with them but are currently making arrangements to move out i just want to go out with friends and they attempt to keep me inside
answered on Oct 2, 2019
No, but they can kick you out by evicting you. So you should have some alternative place to live if they do. They could also terminate your health insurance, car insurance, and any other support they provide. Once a person is 18, they are considered an adult, can make their own decisions, and... View More
I'll be 18 in December he will be 20 in May
answered on Sep 24, 2019
It’s not illegal to stay the night at anyone’s house. Five year olds have sleep overs. Since I know you know this, I also know there is more to this situation. Bottom line: before you turn 18, your mom has the right to make common sense rules like not sleeping with men. After you turn 18, she... View More
So my parents found out that I was with a guy instead of work. So I did some research for laws in the state of Ohio apparently the Romeo & Juliet laws protect's us from being charged or getting in trouble. My 17th birthday is in February can I move out my homelife is bad and not stable... View More
answered on Sep 11, 2019
Until you are 18, your parents are responsible for you. If you move out, you could go to juvenile detention. They could also make trouble for your 19 year old boyfriend. Talk to a teacher, school counselor, family member, or other trusted adult about your home situation.
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