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I am 17 now. I will be 18 in 3 months. I live in Florida at the moment, but may be moving to Georgia in the near future. I do not want to stay in Georgia. So. I was just wondering if I am able to leave at the age of 18 even though I am still in high school??
answered on Oct 24, 2014
Yes, you will be an adult then and able to do as you please. You might want to make sure you get through high school first, though.
answered on Oct 24, 2014
Date? Yes. That question is answered. Have sex? Absolutely not, it is a crime called sexual battery in FL. No one 15 or under has the ability to consent, so consent does not matter. Oddly here, the girl is old enough to consent, but the boy is not. So, the girl could most likely be charged with... View More 
If there is consent, can there be any possibility legal ramifications in any way? there seems to be a Florida law that would say no, but it only seems to apply to sexual battery cases. is this true? or can a parent sue, or do anything else really?
answered on Oct 24, 2014
A parent can report the crime if a crime has been committed. A parent can repeatedly call the state attorney's office. A parent might be able to have the adult prosecuted for contributing, at the very least. Was there any sexual activity when the daughter was 15? That is completely a crime... View More
I very, very close friend of mine recently told me a secret. She's a runaway child, left her abusive home at 15, and she has since turned 18 last year. She wants to enroll into collage and is worried if she is a criminal, since she has been under a new name and living with a best friend... View More
answered on Oct 24, 2014
You are a law student, right? Then get to the law library and do all of the research on this topic that you can think to do. Read the statutes covering this, and do searches using those statutes for cases in FL.
answered on Mar 19, 2014
You have two issues. The first is sanctions placed on him by the school. This can include suspension or expulsion. The second is court. He could be charged with battery, disorderly conduct or possibly disrupting a school function. He may have legal defenses for his actions. If he has not been in... View More
answered on Aug 23, 2013
Wait until he turns 18, then it is his decision. Either that or get the father to agree that he should live with you, in writing and dated. The way to go about this is to hire an attorney, but if the father will not agree, there is no sense in filing a contested petition for modification, as it... View More
The couples' minor children are included in the move.
answered on Jul 9, 2013
The potential charge is parental kidnapping. One must have either a court order or the other parent's written consent in order to move out of state, actually in order to move 50 miles away.
answered on Jul 9, 2013
Yes. But if the parents do not like this, they can make a mountain of trouble for the 18 year old.
answered on May 23, 2013
18 is the age of majority and each child is different.
answered on Apr 25, 2013
Get the consent of your guardians to get married. But the best thing to do is wait until you are 18, at least.
answered on Apr 18, 2013
You can only get one sealing and expungement during your lifetime. We need to know more facts about your situation.
answered on Apr 2, 2013
A 19 year old is already emancipated, there is no need to declare it or file an emancipation action.
The father is 20 yrs. old. Is he responsible for supporting the child he has brought forth?
answered on Jan 8, 2013
If paternity can be established, he will be held legally responsible for the child. I handle paternity actions so contact my office for free consultation 904-685-1200.
answered on Jan 2, 2013
Yes, that is legal. He has to insist that an attorney or a parent be present. We need to know more facts in order to advise as to what the best course of action would be. The very best thing to do at this stage is to hire an attorney. Almost all juveniles confess, but an attorney may be able to get... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2012
Why? What for? You need to give us some facts to work with here. Without the facts, we cannot apply the law, we cannot discuss the issues. You gave no facts, so there really cannot be much discussion. There may be other ways to accomplish whatever your goal might be, other than reopening a case... View More
answered on Dec 4, 2012
He has an attorney and should follow the attorney's advice. He does not need a guardian appointed and the parent should be present, but it is not required. What is he charged with? What are the facts?
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