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answered on Jun 29, 2024
This is a sensitive legal question involving minors and sexual content. Here are some key points to consider:
1. Laws around minors and sexual content can be complex and vary by jurisdiction. In general, there are concerns about protecting minors from exploitation.
2. Artistic... View More 
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answered on Jun 21, 2024
In general, security personnel at an amusement park can temporarily detain and question minors without parents present if they have reasonable suspicion of wrongdoing. However, there are important considerations:
1. Detention should be brief and reasonable in scope.
2. Questioning... View More
My son is an 11 year old 5th grade. He made verbal threats about harming/killing 6 students in his class to his guidance counselor. He has been suspended for 10 days with the recommendation for expulsion. I have no idea how to prepare for the hearing. I don't even know what questions to ask a... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2024
What you should truly do is seek out an attorney who has both some criminal defense experience, and education law experience. Your question doesn't state whether or not this student has a 504 plan or an IEP. If either of the is the case, then you need to make sure that the school is conducted... View More
The girl just turned 15 and he will be turning 17 in a couple weeks. Is it against the law for him and her to continue dating when he is 17? How does the law apply to this type of scenario? If two people are dating and they are both minors, but one is older than the other by a year and a half, when... View More
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answered on Mar 25, 2024
Dating or having sex? Dating is not illegal at that age, obviously we are assuming parents are ok. However, when the young man turns 18, she will be turning 16, I am presuming shortly after…It would not be statutory rape because she is 16 (the age of consent). If she is 15 then it would be... View More
I spoke to a school official about my friend's safety at home. They made a report with CPS and CPS did a wellfare check. Somehow my friend's parents found out I instigated the report. Was my counselor or CPS allowed to share my name?
answered on Jan 3, 2024
If you ask for your name to be kept anonymous, it ought to have been. It doesn't seem clear from your question, however, how the parents you mention the actually stand out your name. They may have guessed it from the context. When you determine how you're information what's... View More
Landlord called CPS on me because my house was not clean. (I have suffered from a bad depression spell over the past month.) They also gave me a 3 day notice to vacate the premises. I have got the house cleaned but now it is a mess due to moving. No children are at home for the time being..they are... View More
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answered on Dec 20, 2023
In Ohio, you generally have the right to refuse entry to Child Protective Services (CPS) unless they have a court order or exigent circumstances. If CPS is investigating due to concerns about your home's cleanliness, it's crucial to address the issues promptly. However, you can discuss... View More
In 2020 I was served with a no contact order that was entered into a case that I was not apart of and there was no hearing on the matter. As part of a CPS case against my wife for neglect of my stepdaughters, that has since been closed the judge made a judgment entry in the case of no contact but... View More
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answered on Dec 2, 2023
In Ohio, a no contact order can indeed be issued as part of a judgment entry, especially in cases related to family law or child protection matters. Such orders are generally issued to safeguard the welfare of those involved, particularly minors.
Regarding the duration of the no contact... View More
I am representing myself in a visitation change case in the juvenile division in Ohio. I need to file a motion for continuance because I don't yet have all the necessary documents, including phone records and Facebook messages. I see a "Proof of Service" section at the bottom of the... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
When filing a motion for continuance in your visitation case, it is important to follow the correct procedures to ensure everything is done properly. You should fill out the "Proof of Service" section, which indicates that you’ve provided a copy of the motion to the other party... View More
I am assisting a minor who is currently in the foster care system in Ohio and has recently turned 18. She wishes to leave her foster care placement and return to her real family, feeling that her foster parents are controlling her and doing things she does not want. Although aware of the Bridges... View More
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answered on Apr 13, 2025
Yes, in Ohio, once a youth turns 18, they are legally considered an adult and can choose to leave foster care if they no longer wish to participate. Foster care beyond age 18—such as through the Bridges program—is voluntary, not mandatory. If she feels uncomfortable or unsafe in her current... View More
Im a minor (17) doing meditation soon, what rights do I have? If I sign something and the other person lies will I get in trouble? What if they don’t follow thru with the agreement? Can I legally tell them a suggested compromise does not make me happy? Do I have the same rights as anyone... View More
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answered on Dec 21, 2024
As a 17-year-old entering mediation, you have the right to have your voice heard and to express your feelings and concerns openly. You can choose to bring a trusted adult or guardian to support you during the process. It's important to understand that any agreement you sign should be fair and... View More
Married parents are pro se defendants regarding a child welfare case that moved states because the barrier to obtain secure and maintain stable housing. This was due to the tort harassment events by government agencies, community servicing organizations, and the courts that assign hopeful people to... View More
answered on May 1, 2024
You should file a Notice of Change of Address with the court giving the court your new physical address, mailing address (if different), telephone number, and email address.
I wasn't able to make it to court. Do to roads being closed due flooding. Due to Strom the nite before
answered on Apr 9, 2024
No you cannot. Contact your attorney and make arrangements to turn yourself in at a convenient time. Make sure you have any urgent needs taken care of as you may be held for a day.
Defender did too and I was never taken to court. My 6 month extension wasn't granted and they gave custody to grandparents.
answered on Dec 12, 2023
I am not sure what the exact question is, but based on these facts (which do not state when this occurred) I would have the public defender (if he represents in the Juvenile action), file a notice of appeal and get counsel appointed to file an appeal. You will want an attorney to navigate the... View More
I was divorced in one county in Ohio, I live in another county in Ohio and my daughter lives in another county in Ohio different than the divorce and myself. She is in an abusive situation with her mom and her mom's family, including sexual abuse by her stepdad. I really need help and... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2023
You can file for an emergency custody order. Generally, your motion has to state the child is in imminent danger.
My son is in middle school and takes a controled substance after lunch daily. Nurse gave him 2 pills today instead of 1. She called and told me her mistake. My son said he asked why 2 pills and she said becayse his dose changed.. and came and got him later and said she made a mistake. She told me... View More
answered on Jan 16, 2023
An Ohio attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I hope your son is okay. It could depend on whether there were any significant damages as a result of the wrong dosage. I hope there were no serious consequences, but any lawsuit would be based on the severity of the... View More
The prosecutor and judge said no contact with our children, can we still get supervised visitation through children services?
answered on Jan 5, 2023
If there is a no contact order arising out of a criminal case, or out a juvenile court case, children's services cannot override such an order and permit visitation because they would literally be facilitating a crime. It is against the law to violate a no contact order.
Terminate my rights as a father and the mother has already had him taken away and Im doing this for the best interest of my child we have a trail date but my attorney says I do not have to go that he will go in my place is this true
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answered on Nov 9, 2022
You need to consult with your attorney.
Most of the things were gifted to me and some were purchased myself. The things I want to take are used by me alone and probably so. Can I legally take them when I leave home. And what about my car if it is under my dads name but I’m the only one now that drives it?
answered on Nov 7, 2022
A vehicle belongs to the person named on the vehicle title. That owner would have to agree to change the title, or could demand the return of the vehicle. Gifts are gifts, and belong to the recipient. Although if ownership is disputed, there could be a lawsuit, and a judge would have to decide... View More
Help me with her because she's "18" she's not taking any of her depression meds birth control or anything she's doing drugs and drinking every day with this boyfriend 16 yes old police won't help me school is pressuring me I've told them she ran away but they said... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2022
At 18, she is considered an independent adult, and she can make her own decisions free from parental control. You could file with the probate court to obtain guardianship of her -- if there is a doctor diagnosis that she might be a danger to herself or for other medical or psychological reasons.... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2022
This stuff has become super subjective. I’ve seen folks charged with child endangerment in some really questionable circumstances.
An officer encountering the child is likely to take a bunch of stuff into consideration. What’s the neighborhood like? And I’m not just talking about... View More
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