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answered on Mar 11, 2020
He needs to quit talking to the LEO's and hire an attorney today.
I’m 16, going to be 17 in November. I’ve been researching for months but not many answers. I want to live with someone else other than my parents that adopted me, without going back into foster care. I make good grades, I haven’t been suspended or even had a detention in 3 years. I don’t... View More 
answered on Mar 8, 2020
You can live somewhere else with your parents permission. Otherwise, you’ll have to wait until you reach legal age.
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answered on Mar 7, 2020
Yes
I live in Oregon and I'm seventeen. I graduated early a few months ago, I have a full time job and my birthday is in September. This is my first time living in Oregon with this parent because I moved in after I graduated and I was a resident at Job corps for a year before that. It's just... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2020
You are technically not able to commit to any legally binding agreements until you turn age 18 unless you get emancipated by a court proceeding. It probably isn't worth the time and money to file for an emancipation when you are only months away from turning 18. I suppose you could move out... View More
My mom and I have a not too great relationship and I know that when I turn 16 there is no way she'll let me move out. I have some trauma from past experiences with her and I REALLY don't want to live with her or anywhere near her for that matter. And no, I don't have any family... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2020
No, you can't move out at 16. If you move out, you could go to juvenile detention. It is normal for teens and parents to have difficulties. Parents make rules teens don't like. Talk to a teacher, school counselor, or other trusted adult about the situation.
I’m 17 and this is my first offense and before I could pay the ticket I have to go to an initial court hearing about it, and just wanting to know what happens in an initial court hearing
answered on Mar 5, 2020
You should consider speaking with an attorney before going to court. If you go and admit the violation it will add a minimum of 4 points to your record and likely increase your insurance costs considerably for the next three years or so.
And my daughter is about to turn 2. I want to get her name changed.
answered on Mar 5, 2020
You will have to terminate his parental rights in the juvenile court.
I have a 12 year old daughter in the 7th grade today a police officer went to the school took her cell phone, made her give them the passcode interrogated her all without my consent. She snuck on her apple watch to call and tell me they had her phone and refused to give it back. When I arrived to... View More
He's been in since the age of 17 for robbery. What can I do to try and get a reduced sentence? We are inclined to believe that sentence is excessive therefore violating the 8th amendment
answered on Mar 4, 2020
You are not providing any factual information necessary to make determinations as to whether the punishment herein violates the 8th Amendment. You should seek a lawyer immediately and have this file thoroughly reviewed.
I'm going to adult court for me, and juvenile court for the unborn child? I don't understand how DCFS can be involved if the child isn't born yet, and if no other kids are in the home. I also don't get why I'm also seeing a juvenile judge for my unborn baby when I'm an... View More
My friend is 17 and I am 22. She is unhappy living with her mom and they always argue. She wants to move in with me but she doesn’t think her mom will let her. If she just moves she thinks her mom will call the cops on her for running away. What can they do? Will I get in trouble if she lives... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2020
You should be very careful when dealing with a minor. The courts have resources to deal with counseling issues and other avenues to repair child parent relationships. You could call your local Child Welfare Services office and arrange a meeting by the minor and a social worker. Have the minor... View More
The minor did not move due to the court date. The minor has been going through serious depression due to the untimely passing of his close grandfather. There was a hearing at school and I voiced my concern of trying to find help for the minor. The minor had family members that reached out to... View More
answered on Mar 3, 2020
Someone needs to hire an attorney for the minor. I am assuming this is a criminal issue.
There is a girl in my school that threatened to break my hand, If she does is it assault? I didn’t hit her, I provoked her. She is 16 years old, and I am 17 years old.
answered on Feb 28, 2020
You should speak with a Texas attorney to learn exactly what would happen. But you wait three weeks for a response. Until a Texas attorney could meaningfully advise you of exactly what would happen and exactly what charges could possibly result, keep in mind that as a general matter, it could be... View More
I currently live with my aunt and my mother passed away 3 and a half years ago and I don’t really know my dad , I have personal reasons for why I want to be emancipated how would I go about it ? And is there anyone that could help?
answered on Feb 28, 2020
You should go to the clerks office at the courthouse and ask them for forms such as a petition for emancipation. Fill it out, give notice to everyone and ask them to set it for a date certain.
Cops told me they had to send a request to judge to see if he was gonna be taken to juvenile detention but then he released my son and said we have court date. What will happen then when we get to court with my son. First time this ever happened. Second time cops came to my home about my son but... View More
answered on Feb 27, 2020
It is best to contact an attorney who specializes in juvenile law as soon as possible because processes in juvenile court happen very rapidly.
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answered on Feb 25, 2020
It depends on his situation. Just graduating from high school does not emancipate him. However there are other factors that could such as his becoming self supporting or joining military service.
answered on Feb 25, 2020
No, you can't move out. A lot of problems are because teenagers don't like the rules their parents set, but parents get to make the rules. Talk to your mother about it. Also talk to a teacher, school counselor, family member, or other trusted adult about the problems.
I can’t go back to my moms yet untill an old step parent of mine is gone my boufriend has offered to talk to his mom and let me stay there but I don’t think I can leave with out her calling the cops after a while sayin I’ve run way and I do t wanna be charged for runaway when I wanted to get... View More
answered on Feb 25, 2020
It sounds like DCS is involved with your family, or was involved anyway. If my assumption is correct, I'd suggest you reach out to your caseworker and talk to them about your situation. But if you feel you are truly being abused then you should call 911, or contact any attorney who would make... View More
I’m 17 years old and I have had a very rough life. I spent years of my life getting abused by my stepfather and I finally reported him, I then had to move in with my grandmother I was grounded for months after the report and constantly told I was “ruining the family” and it was my fault. I... View More
answered on Feb 24, 2020
Highly unlikely you can do anything without involving cps. You might consult an attorney but you are underage do you can’t sign a contract for someone to represent you. You might try a pro se application to the court and see if the court would emancipate you.
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