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answered on Feb 9, 2024
Parents of children have rights, and parents can contact a knowledgeable attorney at any stage of the process of the Office of Children's Services ("OCS") investigating and/or the state removing a child from their home. Our office has years of experience litigating child custody... View More 
I am 17, employed, and going to school. My friends mother agreed to take me in, she is also employed with three children and plenty of room. What qualifications would the authorities need in order for me to live away from home? I am not emancipated or living away from home at the current moment nor... View More
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answered on Feb 4, 2018
Generally, emancipation is the legal path that gives you the ability to do what you intend. It does require parental consent with some exceptions. There are a few alternatives, such as specific emancipation and guardianship. Alaska Youth Advocates has a handbook that goes through all the... View More
I have sole legal custody & primary physical of all 4 kids with my felon ex in another state getting visitation. My son & ex believe that I have lost custody in this scenerio & that I cant put my son into residential treatment or theraputic foster care (Im not comfortable with him... View More
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answered on Nov 2, 2017
Your rights have not been terminated, and your custody order remains in effect. Physical custody may have been temporarily given to the state (though there's a big difference between temporary detention pending trial, and being committed to a facility at the final disposition hearing). The... View More
I have custody of her but her father and I agreed to let her move to Washington with him. now she has run away and wants to come back. what are my rights as her parent and if I picked her up or flew her home would there be any legal actions he could take against me?
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answered on Sep 2, 2017
If you have custody under a court order, there would be little risk for you to fly her home. The important thing is to keep the father in the loop. Just keep your daughter safe and work together with her father. If you can't do both, err on the side of keeping your daughter safe. Just... View More
I would apply for federal aid
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answered on Jul 23, 2017
This may be a matter of policy at the particular college you pick. In general, until you turn 18 your parents have legal custody of you. This means they have decision making authority, and they are the ones who are supposed to sign admissions paperwork, etc. However, some organizations make... View More
I have been dating him for 5 years. He moved 2 weeks ago. I am going into foster care due to the verbal/mental abuse everyday in my house. I have a job and have been providing for myself for at least 6 months. I know his family and I know it's safe there. I just want to know how legal it is to... View More
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answered on Nov 7, 2016
There is a legal process for gaining independence if you are living apart from your parent or guardian and can show that you are capable of sustained self support. The process is called "emancipation." If you are still living with your parents or you are in foster care, it's not... View More
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