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answered on May 3, 2018
If there is an active warrant for your arrest, yes. Your age at the time a warrant is issued and your age at the time you are arrested on that warrant are irrelevant.
answered on Feb 1, 2018
The Colorado marriage would only be valid if one or both parties of married couple were Colorado residents (permanently reside in Colorado for at least 91 days). If the residency requirement can be met in CO, the CO marriage can be transferred to NE (even though legal majority in NE is 19). An... View More 
Im 18 years old and a freshman in college. I have a part time job. I currently do not live with my parent, they live in a different state. My mother was abusive to me when I was younger, but will try to continue verbal abuse over the phone. My father never stopped it or tried to stand up for me or... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2018
At age 18, you are a legal adult and are emancipated. You can decide what contact you have with your parents.
I am her mother and do not want her to leave. she is a great kid.
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answered on Jan 24, 2018
A child becomes an adult at age 18. From a family law standpoint, the parent is no longer legally obligated to let them stay in their home. If you all live in the same home, that will be an issue for you and the father to work out. In a technical, legal sense, the father might have to go... View More
answered on Jan 11, 2018
At age 18, she is a legal adult and can live where she wants.
Can he be emcipated due to being in state custody?
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answered on Dec 28, 2017
If the 17 year old is in prison and not coming you, you should be able to seek a termination of the child support obligation.
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answered on Nov 22, 2017
The case will be filed in Juvenile Court - and most likely - if the injuries were not serious - the juvenile will be offered a diversion program which is a kind of probation that ends with a dismissal of the case following anger management classes etc.
Moving into apartment
So the parent says they will put whoever has sex with their daughter in jail but once the daughter turns 17 which is the legal age of consent in colorado can they still do that?
answered on Sep 8, 2017
As far as statutory rape goes, you are correct that at 17 inability to consent (due to age) is waived. With the 2 year age gap, there would also be additional safe harbor provisions related to statutory rape in Colorado.
Statutory rape is not the only issue. Parents have been known to... View More
So there's this guy who's 18. And I'm 28. And I wish I could date him
answered on Sep 1, 2017
Statutory rape only applies to minors. At 18 a person who is not disablabled is legally an adult in Colorado. Note, normal rape rules (i.e. consent) apply regardless of age.
My parent keep me locked up in side and will not allow freedom can I
answered on Aug 6, 2017
Colorado does not allow private motions for emancipation. Only CPS (Child Protective Services) can petition (with consent of the minor) for emancipation if the child is living in a group home.
This young girl I house and provide for, both parents are unstable and abusive in a few ways. She just wants to be emancipated asap to protect herself and baby and she wants to stay here where she is. I am enrolling her in school, she makes a little money helping every now and then. Parents are... View More
answered on Jul 28, 2017
Only Child Protective Services can file for an emancipation order. In other words, Colorado does not allow civil emancipation requests unless the child is in a group home setting.
The Social Security Card and birth certificate ownership are something of a grey area. These documents are the... View More
answered on Jul 27, 2017
Technically, the 17 year old is still a minor. However, getting police or state involvement if the minor leaves may not occur due to the very short period in which the child is still a minor.
answered on Jul 24, 2017
There is nothing illegal in dating a minor. There are potential risks with having sex with a minor (i.e. statutory rape). However, in Colorado statutory rape ends at 17 years old. Note, consent to sex (or lack thereof) is not age related.
And he stated you may be texting your other son to warn him and he took my phone out of the interview room for about 5 to 15 min and I was angry do they have the right to do that
answered on Jul 16, 2017
Yes, the police can temporary remove items to prevent communication between suspects. Technically, consent is required (unless you were charged), but consent can be inferred by the act of surrendering the phone and/or continuing to talk.
The phone must be returned (undamaged) and you always... View More
answered on Jul 4, 2017
A child must be at least 10 years old at the time the crime(s) were committed for Juvenile Court to have jurisdiction (power) over the minor. For children under 10, there are other potential claims (most not criminal) that can be raised against the child and/or the caregivers.
My grandchild has been staying with another family member because neither of her parents are properly providing for her due to drug and alcohol issue and I am concerned for her safety in the event that she may be released back into the unstable situation.
answered on Jul 4, 2017
If Social Services is involved, contact the managing social work or the GAL.
If this is a private motion (without state involvement), you will need to hire a lawyer to handle the case in Colorado. Two of the biggest reasons why this is not a matter that can be handled pro se (w/o an... View More
children during pool hours. I told them no, and that I would have to talk to our board of directors about a final decision. I'm assuming since we are a public entity that the establishment clause would prevent them from doing this legally. Any suggestions you could give me would be very helpful.
answered on Jun 20, 2017
Private property, even if wholly funding by the government, can lawfully restrict use/actions of any "visitor" with or withhold cause for any reason. Note this is very broad (hence why some court clubs in the south still lawfully restrict African-Americans and other groups from use and... View More
I feel the children are being declined of medical care. One daughter has had ingrown toe since Nov. As well my other daughter is year over due of shots. As well they arrive at visitation late tired and dirty.
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answered on May 26, 2017
Not sure if you have a custody case or a case in which the Department of Human Services is involved. It should like a DHS case when the word "placement" is used. With a DHS case you should talk to your attorney. If a custody case, your remedy would be to file a motion with the court... View More
My wife has meet her parents I plan to very soon. Can we protect my son? Already explained having sex and her parents could file charges.... correct? Very very nervous about this but don't want to make him end it..and who says they would....
answered on May 11, 2017
I understand your concerns about minors having sex (not a good idea...), but statutory rape should not apply based on the facts your provided above.
The age of consent in Colorado is 17, however, there is an age waiver (aka Romeo and Juliet law). If the youngest person is under 15 the age... View More
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