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I am 16 about to be 17 and I recently ran away from home and I have been keeping contact with my mom and she knows where I've been at but still doesn't want to take off my missing persons report, I have her consent and proof of it but she still tries to force me home.
answered on May 23, 2020
A parent can contact law enforcement when their child is a runaway. Often a child is still considered a runaway even if the parent knows where the child is but can't get the child back to the parent's home. A person who is harboring a runaway can have criminal charges brought against... View More 
Dss will not stop coming to my house looking for my little sister. I willing let them in to look the first time after that I would not let them back in. They then took papers out on me for "contribute to del of a minor" what should I do ? No proof of anything just hearsay. Also can they... View More
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answered on May 22, 2020
My experience with DSS workers is not good. They often seem to gleefully abuse their power based on the flimsiest of evidence or even just their own bias and prejudice. Typically speaking you should never cooperate with DSS. As to what you should do now, you could likely benefit from a... View More
My mother loves him so she lied to our father about how he hit me ..
I need justice ...
I don't know you but i feel like you can help me
answered on May 22, 2020
Call the police. Tell them what happened. They will protect you. But remember he will be removed from the house. He will have to be. A victim and a perpetrator cannot live in the same household. Good luck
My friend turns 18 in December but is there anything I can do to help her before that? I live in Oklahoma, would it be legal to let her live with me until she turns 18?
Edit: Some information about the situation that I forgot to mention, mostly because she had an incident with her father... View More
answered on May 20, 2020
Have her call, or you can call, DHS (CPS in Texas) and report the abuse, They will do a welfare check and if she is honest with them they will most likely take her out of the home and place her with another family member or friend of the family. I have seen it before where these emergency... View More
No one was really injured other than I was bit and she got a scratch.
answered on May 20, 2020
A standard DV is an M1, up to 180 days, a record, cannot be sealed. If there was serious injury or a pregnancy, the level and penalties are enhanced. It’s a serious charge. The defendant should get a lawyer ASAP.
answered on May 20, 2020
You can contact the juvenile court in your county and report her as a runaway.
I wish you well.
-The Upshaw Law Firm, (770) 240-0922.
them a place to stay face legal consequences?
answered on May 20, 2020
First, your friend’s situation is unfortunate. He or she can file for a protective order if they have been abused. Second, because your friend is 17, a minor, he or she is the legal responsibility of the parent/legal guardian. That same parent/legal guardian could report anyone for interference... View More
answered on May 19, 2020
You need to get an attorney if you don't have one. This is a question for your attorney. One would have to have all the necessary information to answer this correctly and completely. Hire an experienced criminal defense attorney NOW.
I turn 16 next month. I have been removed from my biological mother's custody several time. Now, I live with my aunt and I am labeled as a foster child. I have also had a violent altercation with my aunt's girlfriend.
answered on May 19, 2020
Ohio does not have emancipation for your situation. See this link:
https://www.ohiobar.org/public-resources/commonly-asked-law-questions-results/family-relations/circumstances-say-whether-minors-are-emancipated/
Talk to another family member, a teacher, school counselor, or another... View More
answered on May 16, 2020
If you call our office Monday we can get more information and help you. Call 773 679 8613
answered on May 15, 2020
It will be very hard for any agency to file anything on you unless you have a supervisory role over the child. Co-parent, possibly a close relative that watches the child, or a teacher or school administrator. With that said, health professionals and school people have an obligation to report... View More
answered on May 14, 2020
If you do not have your parents' permission to leave your house, I would advise against it. If you leave your home without your parents' consent and they call the police, you will be known as a runaway and the court can find that you are an "unruly child" in need of treatment... View More
We didn't see any no trespassing signs and we weren't planning on causing any damage, so we went in to explore a piece of history. However, the cops showed up and we all received citations. Is there such thing as a trespassing citation and were we even breaking the law by exploring the... View More
answered on May 12, 2020
Of course there is such such thing as a trespassing citation. Whether what you did qualifies as trespassing is a different question. Was the building locked? Was it posted? Did you refuse to leave after being asked to? There are a lot of other questions here that need answering. You should... View More
Or does he only have to be present if I choose to fight the ticket
answered on May 11, 2020
Officers typically attend the hearing to testify about the facts. That is your opportunity to dispute the facts. The judge or magistrate will decide. If you pay the ticket before the hearing, the hearing will be cancelled. Call the court with questions on the process it follows. Your parent or... View More
Police did nothing when abuse was reported and things got worse.
answered on May 9, 2020
Technically, she will be a runaway and the mother will be at risk of neglect charges. At 17 she will not be able to enter into contracts or make other legal decisions, so it is complicated. If this young lady is being physically abused, then someone should call DHS, but understand that can get... View More
toxic household, and i’d have somewhere to live in the other state and am financially stable
answered on May 9, 2020
At the age of 17, you must comply with the rules of your parent and/or legal guardian. The law is certain, emancipation occurs under 3 conditions: you turn 18, you enlist in the military or you get married.
I wish you well.
-The Upshaw Law Firm, (770) 240-0922.
My daughter’s boyfriend has 17 years old,his mother forces him to work for her but he does not get any paycheck and can't get another job or move out because his mom doesn’t want to give him his ID or social security card.
answered on May 9, 2020
Yes, until he turns 18 or is emancipated, his mother can refuse to let him get a job or move away.
I’m also interested in emancipation I just need to get out this house and away from these people running away and emancipation is my only choice
answered on May 9, 2020
The law is that emancipation happens at age 18. Very few people f ind that emancipation works.
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