They were removed from her in a dirty hotel room for several reasons including unsafe living, alcohol abuse, controlled substance abuse and a sexual abuse allegation that the daughter has since not spoken about to confirm it. Since being with me their grades have improved, they're getting... View More 
answered on Feb 9, 2016
You are fighting a tough battle to get children away from their natural parents. You will have to show that they remain subjects of abuse or neglect. This will be hard in the face of DHR who will say mom is good and that they should be returned to her. The judge will hear all of the evidence before... View More
answered on Feb 7, 2016
Yes, the person can get married. The question of High School depends on the policy of the school board. See Section 30-1-5 Code of Alabama If the person intending to marry is at least 16 years of age and under 18 years of age and has not had a former wife or husband, the judge of probate shall... View More
We had an order of protection against his daddy. But the judge still granted his visitation even with a history of violence.
answered on Feb 7, 2016
The Judge, who granted visitation, has discretion to decide if he or she wants to hear directly from the child. You have answered your own question here. The judge does not want to hear from the child and will not. The court also was apparently convinced that your order of protection was justified,... View More
This case went through Dhr but has now been closed. Custody was given to my son and his wife, but she now lives with me and my husband. Her mother was abusing her and her father is deceased.
answered on Feb 7, 2016
The answers to these questions may seem repetitive, but you must go back to the Court which gave custody to your son and his wife. You will have to show the judge that things have changed, and that the child will be so much better off in your custody as to make the change good for the child. You... View More
My boyfriend and I would like to move in and start our lives together, but my mom hates him with a passion and keeps me from him. I graduate May 19 and will be attending college. Im 18 and he is 20 and my mom said until im the legal age of 19 i will not be allowed to see him or move out. Is there... View More
answered on Oct 27, 2015
You can try to get emancipated. Do an internet search on that in your state.
I'm attending a technical school for automotive repair and have the best chance at getting a job in a dealership while I'm here. But my mom refuses to let me and gives a different reason which doesn't actually apply to the situation every time I mention it. Is there nothing i can do... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2015
I note that in Alabama, as opposed to the rest of the US, the age of majority is 19 instead of 18.
Perhaps your mom knows best, based upon her own experience.
answered on Oct 20, 2015
Depends. Perhaps the 15-year old was merely being affectionate.
answered on Oct 18, 2015
THis question is not intelligible. If you are a minor who is also under 18 years old, your parents, like, can call the law on you...
I have custody of my 3 nephews and niece for the last 4 years. The children's ages now are 3yr, 4yr, and 5yr. I was ordered $250 a month in child support. i have received a check one time for $800, 3 1/2 years ago, due to them thinking they will be able to keep the custody case open longer. We... View More
answered on Oct 13, 2015
You need to address these questions to a local attorney. Many offer free initial consultations.
Is homeschool an option? Or GED.. He has IEP and is failing .. ADHD
answered on Mar 30, 2015
You mean, of course, can a 17 year old have sex with a 15 year old. The bare criminal law is stated as follows:
Section 13A-6-62. Rape in the second degree
(a) A person commits the crime of rape in the second degree if:
(1) Being 16 years old or older, he or she engages in... View More
answered on Feb 18, 2015
The 18 year old to 16 year old puts you in a window where the conduct is not criminal. See 13A-6-60 Code of Alabama. THis is still a terrible idea, because she is going to wind up pregnant and everyone will be sorry!!
answered on Jan 27, 2015
Of course. It happens all the time. Obviously there's more to this story. The 17 year old has all of the rights of parenthood, just like anybody else. The rights of parenthood do not depend on age. However, justly or not, young people as a class are thought to be less responsible than... View More
My 2 friends and I have some semi-rough living situations... not abusive but we just want away from our parents. We all got jobs and have been looking for a two bedroom apartment to live in, but I came across this website that said we cant move out. One of my friends have some other friends who... View More
answered on Jan 24, 2015
Your parents decide where you will live until you are an adult, that is until you are 19 years old or "otherwise emancipated" by joining the military or getting married.
answered on Dec 6, 2014
What you are really asking here is whether a 20 year old can legally have sex with a 16 year old...RIGHT? First you're going to have to listen to my lecture...You need to let this young person grow up. Stay away from her. She's in HIGH SCHOOL, dude. You are either in college or... View More
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answered on Dec 2, 2014
Well...he might get a fist in the mouth from the girl's father. There's not really anything illegal about the 18 year old 'dating' a 15 year old. However, it gets to be a legal problem if 'dating' means 'having sexual relations.' If you are having sex with... View More
answered on Dec 2, 2014
OK, do you remember the difference between 'can' and 'may?' A 16 year old girl 'may' not move out of her house without her parents approval because the age of majority in Alabama is 19. A child is subject to the parent's authority until that time. Plus, a kid... View More
I want to move back to Tennessee, but my parents say I have to wait until I am 19. Is that true even though I have graduated high school, have a full time job, and have a reliable vehicle?
answered on Aug 6, 2014
Your parents are correct. Until you are 19, you are not a whole person as far as the law is concerned in Alabama. You have to do what your parents tell you to do.
Lived here for a year, both can afford our own place just don't want to buy a place and his mom make us move back or separate us.
answered on Jun 25, 2014
What kind of an idiot mother would let her 16 year old child have his 20 year old girl friend move in with him!!?? Did you know that it was a felony offense for you to have sex with this kid if he was under 16 years old? If his mom let you move in, that would have made her an accomplice of yours.... View More
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