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If a minor is disowned by their parents and the parents take away items such as devices and car keys, which were bought by the minor or gifted by friends, would the parents be legally required to return those items to the child in California? There are no formal agreements documenting ownership,... View More 
answered on Mar 26, 2025
"Child" ?? I'm assuming it's the "child" who is posting this question? Are you 18 or older? There is no legal concept of "disowning" a child. Without knowing what the legal relationship is between you and the parents in this scenario, without knowing your... View More
My 17-year-old daughter accidentally knocked over a VEO bike while falling off her bicycle, which subsequently damaged a Tesla. The Tesla owner, who was inside the car, intimidated my daughter into texting him and taking responsibility for the damage, making her feel bullied. After the incident, I... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2025
Didn't directly hit the Tesla? She set it in motion so she is liable... whether she admitted liability or not. I would expect a typical driver to be rude after receiving a call like yours. You're refusing to take responsibility for your daughter's negligence that resulted in... View More
Parents are the ones under investigation. However, Grandparent has been accused of failure to protect. Doesn't grandparent have a right to due process, especially if they could be potential guardians? Grandparent has been silenced and the accusers word has become fact even though it is false.
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answered on Jul 22, 2024
Yes, as a grandparent, you do have a right to due process in family law matters, especially when accused of something like failure to protect. Due process means you should have the opportunity to be heard, to present your side of the story, and to defend yourself against the accusations. It is... View More
Today he found out that, even though his father promised him, he could live here and go to school and will not be with his sister anymore. His father sought to take him back and the judge ruled in his favor on case las (burgess , California “detriment”) As soon as he found out, he destroyed the... View More
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answered on Jul 19, 2024
Under California law, when a child refuses to return to a parent as ordered by the court, it's essential to address the situation calmly and legally. Since the court has ruled in favor of the father, you are legally obligated to comply with the court's decision. If your son is refusing to... View More
My love one in jail has an old case and he never been convicted of and the prison is denying him visit of contact visit with a minor they are holding him to an old case when he was a juvenile how can we get him approve for contact visit with minors
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answered on Jul 2, 2024
Under California law, if your loved one is being denied contact visits with minors due to an old case from when he was a juvenile and has never been convicted, there are steps you can take to address this issue. Start by requesting a review of his visitation status through the prison's... View More
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answered on Jul 1, 2024
To answer this question accurately, we need to consider California's mandated reporting laws and school policies regarding child abuse. Here's a breakdown of the key points:
1. Mandated Reporting:
In California, teachers and other school employees are mandated reporters... View More
My daughter ran away, but upon returning home the following day my son's ex manipulates her by saying she was not allowed to come back home. She tells my child if someone sees her cps and police will be called to take her away. The ex girlfriend then relocates her to another location,... View More
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answered on Jul 1, 2024
1. Document everything: Compile all evidence, including witness statements, timelines, and any communication with the ex-girlfriend. This documentation will be crucial for any future legal action.
2. Escalate within the police department: Request to speak with a supervisor or the chief of... View More
For letting teen live in unlicense homes, cps dont even know who, teen lives with or where teen is living at, if something happens to this teen while teen is still under cps and is still a minor, can the parent sue cps if harm comes to this child while they are out therr in the streets without... View More
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answered on Jun 30, 2024
I understand you're asking about a complex legal situation involving Child Protective Services (CPS), custody of a teen, and potential liability. Let me break this down:
1. CPS custody: If CPS has legal custody of a teen, they generally have a duty of care towards that minor.... View More
A couple of my friends, 3 to be exact. Went to an elementary school to goof around. Then they found an open classroom and went in and they found a bunch of expensive tech but they didn’t steal anything . They were in this room for about 20-30 minutes. Then suddenly cops start showing up and... View More
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answered on Jun 17, 2024
Under California law, minors who commit felonies can face serious consequences, but the focus is often on rehabilitation rather than punishment. The severity of the consequences depends on factors such as the nature of the crime, the minor's age, and their prior criminal record.... View More
Could you please advise me on the following:
1. What specific steps should I take to ensure that I can obtain a complete and accurate copy of the court order from the county?
2. Are there any legal mechanisms or protections available to me that can prevent or address potential... View More
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answered on Jun 14, 2024
Under California law, to obtain a complete and accurate copy of the court order, start by contacting the court clerk’s office in the county where your case is filed. Request a certified copy of the court order in writing, providing all necessary case details such as the case number, parties... View More
I was paying it until me and my family got evicted and I haven’t been able to pay I’ve been living paycheck to paycheck.
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answered on Jun 12, 2024
Given the serious nature of your question, I would strongly recommend speaking with a lawyer who specializes in juvenile justice and restitution cases in California. They can review the specifics of your case and advise you on your options.
That said, here is some general information that... View More
His son was taken from the hospital at 2 days old based on false evidence that his court attorney has failed to challenge or fully investigate, and is going through the motions. Hiw do we prepare to appeal if we can’t afford a private attorney? How can a family member file with the court or... View More
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answered on Jun 5, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about the difficult situation your family is going through with CPS and the removal of your nephew. A few thoughts on your options for challenging the court's decision and getting more involved in the case:
- Requesting guardianship would make you a party to... View More
No former relationship to grandson, the mother of the male counterpart to my dautghter (NCP), yet a judge granted four hours every other weekend. This is ludicris! my grandson has no knowledge of this woman. She is a stranger to him. No criteria, no bond, no contact attempted until now. I HAVE to... View More
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answered on Jun 1, 2024
In California, grandparents can be granted visitation rights if it's in the child's best interest, but the court typically considers the existing relationship and bond. If your grandson has never met this grandparent and there has been no prior relationship, you can challenge the... View More
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answered on May 21, 2024
In California, a truant student may face challenges in obtaining a work permit. Here's the relevant information:
1. Truancy definition: In California, a student is considered truant if they are absent from school without a valid excuse for three full days in one school year, or tardy... View More
I meant 18 he is 18. My parents are aware of this and are supportive of it but i dont know if he would get in to trouble, i mean we are only 3 years apart
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answered on Apr 30, 2024
In the state of California, the age of consent is 18 years old. This means that it is illegal for an adult (18 years or older) to have sexual intercourse with a minor (under 18 years old), even if the sex is consensual. However, California has a "close-in-age exception," also known as a... View More
I was not informed of this until 5 months later and i only find out when my attorney received the casa report in march 2024. My son was in substantial harm the entire time he was in this placement
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answered on Apr 21, 2024
I'm so sorry to hear about this alarming situation with your son's foster care placement. It must be incredibly distressing and frustrating to have only found out about the foster parent's DUI arrest months after the fact, especially given the potential harm and risk to your... View More
if i text them to take me away form my home to their house could they face legail consequences
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answered on Apr 18, 2024
In this situation, there could potentially be legal consequences for your 20-year-old friend. In California, it is generally illegal for an adult to house a minor who has run away from home without parental consent. This could be considered "harboring a runaway" or "contributing to... View More
The physician inserted himself when he was not the physician of record and falsified medical records naming himself as the provider after the patients discharge for the purposes of dependency where his spouse was the attorney who petitioned a court. furthermore the evidence of his involvement and... View More
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answered on Apr 14, 2024
In California, a county attorney would likely face a significant conflict of interest if they were to prosecute a dependency case in which their spouse, a physician, is directly involved. This situation raises serious ethical and legal concerns.
1. Conflict of interest: An attorney has a... View More
a couple years ago my dad made me a shared account as a minor for this credit union, mission federal, one day i zelled myself about $400 and spent it of course using the credit card information on the account he made for me when i was a minor , i lied to him said it wasent me and he left it at that... View More
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answered on Apr 8, 2024
Under California law, credit unions are allowed to deny opening an account based on information from ChexSystems, which is a consumer reporting agency that tracks banking history. However, there are a few things you can do to try to open a new account with Mission Federal Credit Union:
1.... View More
My boyfriend lives in FL, my kids and I are in CA. We went to court in FL and the judge, therapist, and probation officer signed off on my 14 year old meeting my boyfriend. He is no risk to children. My 24 year old has threatened to call social services and have my child taken from me. Does she... View More
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answered on Apr 2, 2024
Cases involving minors, sex offenses, and custody are very complex legal matters.
That said, in general, if someone has reason to believe a child is being abused or neglected, they can report those concerns to child protective services, who will then investigate. Dating a registered sex... View More
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