Talk to the probation officer. It may or may not be something they would agree is appropriate. Don't risk it, but shouldn't be a problem unless the child is truant or failing.

No, but you will need to provide the consent when they apply for a marriage license.

To request emancipation, you have to prepare and file ( at the courthouse) a written petition requesting the Judge order that you be deemed an adult. A copy will have to be served ( delivered) to both parents. If you parents don't object, you petition will be granted. If they do object, a... View More

Based strictly on what you say in this question, I would say "yes" - as the parent ( I assume you have legal custody) you have the right to consent to treatment for your child or to withhold consent, or to withdraw consent.

However, if there are any court proceedings involved, this would change.

She can file a petition in court to be declared "emancipated" ( declared an adult). With only 4 months until that happens any way by operation of law ( on her 18th birthday), it seems unlikely that this would be worth the expense of court action. I think I would just tell her to try and... View More

First, note that the National Runaway Safeline is a resource for runaway teens and homeless youth who are in need of help. Any person who is 15 or 16 and seeking to live on their own is a target for criminal activity, and the danger they are in should be taken very seriously. For information,... View More

Are grandparent's pressing charges? He can be made to pay restitution. Chances are he won't be doing any time because no one will be able to prove he took money, and the rest doesn't get anyone sent anywhere.

As awkward as it may sound ( and of course, I don't know the particulars) but I would not advise anyone to sign a VAP ( voluntary acknowledgment of paternity) without DNA TESTING. Its cheap, painless to the child, and it settles all doubt, if any. If not requested initially, it can be hard to... View More

You need to contact local attorneys to request fee quotes. Everyone is different. But your son is entitled to a trial. But the cost of hiring an attorney is almost assuredly more than $42.

I assume you are asking about statutory rape charges, because of the difference in your ages. If you are legally emancipated ( that is, you went to court to ask for the removal of your minority status and there is a written court order granting that request) then, in the eyes of the law you are an... View More

I wouldn't do anything- when you turn 18, you are legally an adult, and when that occurs you are no longer subject to parental control. There's not much a juvenile court judge will do on an unruly petition when you are almost 18 ( for that matter, it probably couldn't not be heard in... View More

If the question is "where, " then the answer is NEVER. A minor can't give consent. Rather than "run away" perhaps you should try filing a lawsuit asking the Judge to declare you (each of you will have to file separately) "emancipated." In other words, A Judge (... View More

YES. DO NOT DO IT. Even though you may think you are old enough to make these decisions, the law says you are not. Once you turn 18, YOU ( not your girlfriend ) are an adult, so you could be charged with a criminal offense ( contributing to the delinquency of a minor, - your girlfriend is only... View More

DCS never wants to take custody of children, and they do so only in the worst situations. It sounds like you had reasonable beliefs so I would not focus on what has happened in the past , but rather focus on the future. Get yourself to a doctor, take care of yourself, make plans for where you going... View More

It's not clear what you mean. If you mean juvenile went to district justice court over traffic ticket,now gets suit papers from person he hit. Yes. One is in the "criminal" system, one is civil.

If he is getting sued, the insurance covering the car he was in needs to be... View More

First, I would suggest talking to you aunt and trying to convince her that perhaps someone else might be able to provide better care for the child. ( an awkward conversation for sure, but if its really as bad as you say, doing "nothing" is not an option either). If no agreement can be... View More

It appears that your grandson admitted to possessing a camera linked to a break in of a vehicle. You can help him by getting a lawyer to defend him. His story needs to be developed and evaluated against the State's proof. It may be that the car was broken into by someone else. Speak with a... View More

Perhaps they can. How do you plan to pay the tuition and your living expenses?

You need to actually speak with an attorney who handles these types of cases, juvenile dependency. Without doing that, there probably is no hands on help available to you. Instead of asking how to get your children back, you ask only if you can sue them? I don't get it.

Yes, but you still have to pay child support until someone adopts the children or they reach age of majority.