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the minor continues to use the defendant’s mentally disabled minor sibling to contact defendant. As the parents of both the defendant and the disabled minor, would it be considered harassment or third party contact if we were to go to school and ask that there be no contact between the two... View More 
answered on Dec 14, 2018
Your fact pattern is confusing. By "served person" are you meaning the protected party? Is the protected party an adult? You need to sit down with counsel for a consultation and explain this situation in more detail.
Last year and I got into an argument with a guy online. He groomed me and commented on my photos. Stating how age was just a number and with a chest as big as mines it doesn't matter what my age is. Even make plans to meet me, that I backed out of. We swapped Snaps, and he blackmailed me for... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2018
Armed Robbery is a designated felony. So if his case stays in juvenile court then the max he can get is 5 years in a juvenile facility.
answered on Nov 25, 2018
As long as you are a minor, your parent or guardian will control the decision of where you can and can not live.
Kids. What can I do to reinstate my rights
answered on Nov 5, 2018
You can't. You had your chance and you didn't cure the dependency in order to protect your children. Terminations are final and irreversible.
answered on Oct 22, 2018
Depends on the county, what you are modifying, and what the local standing order requires you to do before getting a hearing. Talk to a local attorney about this in more detail.
It happened in VA where the child is still considered to be a resident. The child lives in GA. A investigation was done in VA I haven't heard or gotten a report in almost a yr. But his father keeps trying to have his girlfriend around our child.
answered on Sep 28, 2018
If the father keeps exposing the minor child to someone who has placed the child in danger, you should consider a modification action to address these issues.
This is his first offense
answered on Sep 10, 2018
That depends on the type of charge and the facts of the case. It could quite possibly be lowered but more information must be provided.
Husband only admitted after begging me not to press charges on his sister's 15 yr old son for inappropriately touching our 6 yr old daughter. He is scared he will get prosecuted for what he did to his sister if I try to protect our daughter. His family doesn't know what he did to his... View More
answered on Aug 29, 2018
You need to ask this question in Illinois. In Georgia the statute of limitations would have run out already and he could not be prosecuted.
answered on Aug 16, 2018
No, it depends on how long it takes the Medical Examiner to determine the cause of death.
My son just BARELY turned 12, and just entered middle school this past week. He has NEVER been in trouble and gets As and Bs. A girl sent him a video of herself without a shirt or bra. My son was on the bus Last week, and was scrolling and listening to music like every-day. He was scrolling... View More
I caught my 12 year old son performing oral sex on my 10 year old son. In turn we found out that My 12 year old has been orally and anally abused by his dad's son who is 17. The assault happened when they were 15 and 10. The 17 year old was charged and so was my 12 year old. I need to know if... View More
answered on Aug 11, 2018
Your twelve year old's case will be handled in juvenile court and will not be required to register.
I met my friend 10 years ago and Ive known her son since he was a toddler and he just just turned 13. Last year his mother had trouble caring for him, so he often stayed with me. He and his mother moved to Pennsylvania to get better support. His parents are divorced and i live in Georgia. If he... View More
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answered on Aug 5, 2018
Only the parents have rights to a child. You would have to file in court to obtain legal rights. Otherwise, it is interference of custody.
The officer said I can't see her until a hearing
answered on Jul 31, 2018
You did not ask a question, but I'm sorry to hear about your daughter. A lawyer would be able to go see your daughter right away. I would strongly advise hiring a lawyer ASAP.
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I am the 17 year old(female if it makes any difference). My mom kicked me out because she couldn't financially support me. I live with my step mom who knows I have been diagnosed with extreme depression and high levels of anxiety. She manipulates my emotions and turns my father against me by... View More
answered on Jul 31, 2018
I'm sorry you are going through this. Legally you are not able to leave until you are 18 years old. You may want to speak with your mom and dad about the issue that is going on with the stepmother and see if they can help address it. But until you turn 18 your parents have the final say on... View More
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answered on Jul 28, 2018
You need to file a modification of custody case.
answered on Jul 26, 2018
Any person convicted for violation of this Code section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of a high and aggravated nature. So the Max jail sentence will be one year to serve and I believe a $1000.00 fine.
However, if the person who commits or attempts to commit terroristic threats towards... View More
I received my disposition for my old conviction recently. I saw I signed off on the 1st offenders ACT in 1996, wondering who do I contact and wondering why my records aren't sealed. Would anyone know what is my next step of handling this matter?
answered on Jul 26, 2018
Hey call the GBI and let them know what happened here is the number
Call: 404-244-2639
Choose Option 1. Criminal History Inquiries regarding Expungement or Updates
answered on Jul 10, 2018
No, but they will tell you they can take your children if she does not. You need to see an experienced attorney NOW to stop this bullying.
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