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I live in an abusive home. I moved in with my grandparents in 2018 at the push of my grandmother. My grandmother adopted my sister for the money she gets, she tells she is going to leave her with me because she didn't sign up for the responsibility only the money. She calls her names, is... View More 
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answered on May 16, 2024
It is unlikely that your children will be taken away from you simply because you have a condition which requires you to take medication. Many people in society have bouts of anxiety and depression and society, including family court, understands and does not condemn people who are going through... View More
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answered on Apr 17, 2024
The requirement for police to notify a guardian when questioning a minor varies depending on the jurisdiction and specific circumstances. In the United States, the Supreme Court case Fare v. Michael C. (1979) held that juvenile suspects must be given Miranda warnings before questioning. However, it... View More
I did not have insurance at the time due to a lapse during a job change. I am being sued for $40k in medical bills but I believe the school should be responsible.
answered on Apr 2, 2024
A school has a legal duty to make sure their premises is safe for students that attend. If the school was on actual/constructive notice that a rattlesnake was crawling around the property, (and failed to take corrective action), then the school would be liable. This would depend on the unique facts... View More
I did not have insurance at the time due to a lapse during a job change. I am being sued for $40k in medical bills but I believe the school should be responsible.
answered on Apr 7, 2024
If the school was negligent and you could demonstrate it, they could be liable for the bills. If they do not step up to the plate, it's likely you would need to bring legal action. If you have to file a lawsuit, you're probably looking at very short windows of time to take action (notice... View More
Is there any Florida case law, that states when a court suspends a parent’s timesharing that, they are not held to this statue and are not required to pay 100% child support to the other parent. This parent cannot exercise their timesharing because the courts suspended it, it's not that the... View More
answered on Mar 29, 2024
The short answer is NO. Although child support and timesharing are interrelated, a suspension of timesharing does not suspend a child support obligation. The financial obligation is ongoing pursuant to the court order unless and until it is changed. Speak with a local family lawyer for more... View More
An injunction was dissolved due to DCF failing to consider relevant information regarding ongoing alcohol use when determining the dissolutions and allowed the dissolution of injunctions in place to protect my son and his brother from their stepdad. The stepdad's history consisted of sexual... View More
answered on Feb 8, 2024
Aside from the criminal issues that you raised, you as a guardian for your children may be able to bring a lawsuit against both the stepdad and any other adult who could have or should have stopped the abuse but did not. Stepdad’s rental or homeowners insurance policy could be a source of... View More
The allegations was alleged to happen off school grounds and supposedly reported to the city police department the minor was questioned without his parents being there or aware of situation
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answered on Nov 29, 2023
In the United States, the rights of minors during questioning by school officials and school police officers can vary depending on the state and the specific circumstances. Generally, school officials have some authority to question students about incidents that may affect the school environment,... View More
A neighbor videoed a 12 yr old in handcuffs being escorted out of his house and placed into a police vehicle with 6 police officers
answered on Sep 21, 2024
Generally, it's legal to video record anything taking place in public, where an incident can be viewed by strangers who happen to be present. Some people video record arrests or other police activity, knowing the police see them, to prevent police misconduct and to report it if it occurs.
My daughter is type 1 diabetic, and she was denied her accommodations at a summer camp in Florida in which she was enrolled and we have been paying for more than 1 year to save her place, on June 15, 2023 I filled out all the forms required by the camp with all her necessary accommodations,... View More
answered on Jul 27, 2023
The camp may or may not be in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act, depending on various factors. This publication by the American Diabetes Association is helpful: https://diabetes.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/Camp_2021_Fact%20Sheetsnewbranding.pdf
As explained there, the... View More
The axis lock is used on Benchmade knives. It locks the blade in the open position. The person carrying the knife is under 18 years old.
answered on Jun 25, 2023
So, essentially a pocket knife. Sure, the concealed carry law doesn't prohibit the carrying of a "common pocketknife". See Chapter 790, Florida Statutes:
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0790/0790ContentsIndex.html
Persons permission to put there name and/or story out in a book for the world to see
answered on May 30, 2023
No, unless the book is defamatory, none of you would have a case. The publisher is not required to obtain the permission of the persons named in the book.
He was arrested for soliciting prostitution from an undercover. She is trying to get him to enter a plea deal and we haven't even went to court
answered on May 12, 2023
His attorney probably wants to talk to him about the facts of the case. Anything your son tells his attorney is privileged. The attorney can't be made to disclose what her client told her. On the other hand, what your son says in your presence is not privileged, so, in theory, you could be... View More
I'm planning on making YouTube videos in which I record conversations with people in public places (with a cashier, waiter, person at the park, etc.) and then use that clip to help teach people English by explaining the meaning of what I and the stranger said. My YouTube channel is... View More
answered on Sep 20, 2022
A signed release is always your best option. Depending on your location, you could be dealing with privacy laws AND publicity laws, and a failure to obtain a signed release could expose you to serious civil liability. Given the purported nature of your videos, I would imagine participants would... View More
care. My grandma has power of attorney over me. I live in florida and I dont know if I can but I really need to leave here.
answered on Aug 23, 2022
You can be legally emancipated by a court before the age of 18 if you can support yourself. You can show proof of sufficient income to cover your living expenses and daily necessities.
However, it is most practical if you sit with your legal guardians and obtain their permission.
The kids all lied to investigators at first, and said their friend stole a bottle from their parents, and the parents didn't know they were drinking. But the girl's parents are mad, and they found out the adult hosts handed the kids shots when they walked in the door, and kept giving them... View More
answered on Apr 19, 2022
No, the boy probably doesn't have a viable defense to possible criminal charges by arguing that he didn't have the mental capacity. Any diminished capacity resulting from voluntary intoxication is normally not a defense. But of course, he should refuse to answer any questions about this... View More
He’s bullying 93 yr old in home causing my 5yr old grandson I’ve adopted to break down. He’s refusing to do schoolwork stealing taking off etc. I’ve called many agencies only to get one offering referral for counseling. This child needs a one on one situation that I can’t provide. I’m... View More
answered on Mar 14, 2022
You would need to file a motion to terminate the guardianship. I would highly recommend that you contact an attorney to assist you if this is what you want to do. If you can, it would be best if you could find someone else to take over the guardianship of the child and that way you can file a... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2022
You would have to ask the judge (by filing a motion) for permission to do so.
When does the 25 years start, the day the juvenile gets arrested or sentenced?
answered on Dec 25, 2021
The statute seems relatively clear; it appears that it starts on the date of sentencing.
At the adjudicatory hearing even though I was there at 9am as scheduled, although all other parties were provided with links to attend via voom, I didn’t leave the building till 3:30 that day without seeing the judge and when I asked what was going on the bailiff said I couldn’t speak to the... View More
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answered on Nov 28, 2021
Are you talking about a child custody issue? Why don't you repost it under family law. And in any event, clearly you need a lawyer.
A controlled by took place where in the video record of the controlled by there is footage of a minor smoking. I thought that without a minors permission given it is against the law and against their rights?
answered on Oct 28, 2021
There are laws against video voyeurism (Fla. Stat. 810.145) and recording audio without a person's consent (934.03), but both laws have exceptions for law enforcement. This should be discussed with the criminal defense attorney handling the case. Also, legal steps can be taken to protect the... View More
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