Get free answers to your Juvenile Law legal questions from lawyers in your area.
My girlfriend is 17, in high school, and in a foster care home. (I'm 19 and graduated last year) She feels just as mentally abused in that home as she did with her real parents, and some of the other foster children are trying to sexually abuse her and she is terrified in that home. She... View More 
answered on Jun 9, 2017
Yes, but more importantly if she feels she is threatened with abuse now she needs to reach out to a counselor or other person in a similar position. She wouldn't lose all state assistance but really needs to talk to a social worker or similar.
Wanting to buy a 1957 Bel Air later in my life (Already saving money; About 3/16 the way needed) but worried parent won't allow me to buy it when I'm 16 or 17. When I'm 18, does my parent have the right to restrict my choice of car?
answered on Jul 9, 2017
No, but they don't have to let you garage it at their house or help pay for the restoration and insurance either.
I have parent consent for the relationship and everything I'm just curious
answered on May 15, 2017
He probably gets charged with something. He might have defenses but the charges would be pretty serious. Parental consent is not a defense to anything he can get charged with. He should fammiliarize himself with 18 Pa.CS 3122.1 and related charges within that section.
He has previous charges of indecent exposure of a minor and is currently on probation.
answered on Apr 20, 2017
This is a serious offense. Because I don't know all the details, it is very hard to say but based on the two pieces of information you have listed, a prior sex charge and being on probation, you would be wise to immediately find a qualified criminal defense attorney. There is no easy answer to... View More
answered on Mar 1, 2017
Much more information is need to know whether you qualify for DACA. There is no DAPA.
how do i take there rights over me away?
answered on Feb 15, 2017
You can file to become an emancipated minor. That may cut off their obligation to care for you. If you have health insurance you need to find out if that would be cut too.
I haven't done anything physical, but I have said some good comebacks and give her nasty looks, and talked about what she did to me to my friends that she is also bullying to get to me. she doesn't have any evidence against me. But she has her friends lying to defend me.
answered on Jan 20, 2017
Good you are looking for solutions but suing her is very cumbersome, very expensive, and may get you nowhere (which would please her). Speak with a counselor. There used to be a group in Pottstown called Fellowship Farm that may be able to give you ideas, as they've done a lot of work on... View More
My school has spoken to him but thats all they do. I want to press charges on him for this. But I dont know how to. Can you help
answered on Feb 15, 2017
In order to press charges, you need to call the police or go to the police station.
answered on Dec 31, 2016
The closer she gets to 18 the more rights she has. However, I'm not sure the hospital wouldn't want you there. Contact the hospital social worker because obviously there is pushback and just forcing yourself isn't going to help smoothe things out for either of you.
Pregnant,she would either kick me out or force me to have an abortion.After reading up on it legally,I know she cannot force me to have an abortion.I'm in 11th grade and would like to stay at home at least to finish school(either way I wanna finish school but staying home would be easier 100x... View More
answered on Nov 21, 2016
No but it could get difficult. I suggest that you need a counselor to help you work things out with your mom, and at the same time to make sure you are making the decision you want. Time is running out--she'll know shortly.
Even if you decided to move, you'd want it on as good... View More
My 14 year old Grandson has been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome and started high school this year. Currently he is being raised by his paternal Grandparents and both of us work together to try to give him the best life possible. However, with his problems, he is very socially awkward and... View More
answered on Nov 11, 2016
He needs a public defender. He needs a lawyer before it gets more serious. Sorry, no easy answer. Bless you for being good to him.
answered on Nov 1, 2016
Step back and think about your question. You have just answered "why are they doing this?" and "why might society say they can?"
Yes they can. Your option is to totally emancipate yourself, meaning they no longer have to pay for anything--even health insurance will be... View More
I am in an extremely emotionally abusive house hold, and I need to look into being emancipated. They have slapped me before but not recently.
I was having severe chest pains and they denied to take me, so my boyfriend and his brother and his brother's girlfriend came down and took me.... View More
answered on Oct 18, 2016
800-932--0313 is the abuse hotline for PA.
Another resource is the Pa. Domestic Abuse Coalition hotline which has resources at:
http://www.pcadv.org/Find-Help/
Good luck!
answered on Sep 23, 2016
Nothing unless its reported to police, they investigate and find sufficient evidence to charge the teenager with harassment or assault. Then the teenager is in the juvenile system and a lot of different things can happen, including a warning and jail at the opposite ends.
answered on Sep 22, 2016
No. For those required to report abuse of a minor it would be a reportable incident. Police or DCYS should be notified.
My son punched a girl in the face at school. While I am going to punish my child severely, I wanted to know if he could be charged so that I can explain the severity of what he did.
answered on Sep 20, 2016
It is possible.But bigger issue is that if she was knocked out and hit her head, she could have some very serious injury. I suggest you talk to a family counselor as he needs some behavior modification possibly. Punishment is best done with some advice. for instance with adolescents this article... View More
answered on Aug 30, 2016
I think this is a duplicate. A great resource is the Education Law Center, right in Philadelphia!
So I was wondering if the suspension started when I was eligible to get them(license) at 16, when I turned 18, or does it start when I actually get my license? My license suspension is/was for 6 months
answered on Aug 22, 2016
Look at the court order, check with PennDot to see what they have on their records.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
