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My cps worker decided to give him away and It wasnt his dog to give away and i was not consulted about this before it happened, is there any legal action I can take. Or anyway I can try to get him back, plz this dog means the world to me
answered on Apr 7, 2019
There isn't an easy answer that someone can give you on the internet after just reading a short statement. On the one hand, if you have proof of ownership you might still have rights. On the other hand if you abandoned your dog that might amount to animal neglect and your family or your CPS... View More 
Such as drug screens even though my Dr has provided a letter explaining the results of the drug screen and my medication. Shouldn’t the case be closed if that’s the only problem. And juvenile instantly turned on me once they learned I was disabled and wanted a drug screen bc my child missed so... View More
answered on Apr 5, 2019
I'm sorry you are going through this, as it sounds like a difficult time. I'm not sure what you mean about them treating you differently. You could discuss this issue with them, or with an attorney who can review the facts in detail and present you with options. Your child missed school... View More
2 years ago I was in a hospital in Dothan. For my daughters benefit I turned custody over to my father as I was not sure how my health issues would affect me in the future. I was not a good person then. I signed papers provided under duress from my father, so he could have sole custody of my... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2019
You've posted this question for a Florida lawyer, but it seems that you should ask a lawyer licensed to practice in AL. If that is where the child is, that is the state who will have jurisdiction over your daughter.
Children are with father, this has went on a year. She didnt know to court, father has proof of her being high and passing out at supervised visits when she got them. Stepmom wants to adopt
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answered on Apr 1, 2019
Terminating a Parent's Rights is always difficult. The Couple can file a Petition for Adoption which must be served on the Mother as it is attempting to terminate her rights. The Couple must also be fit and proper Parents as they will be scrutinized also by various Parties, Agencies, etc.... View More
i recently went on a trip without my parents and when i got back i discovered they had gone through my room and taken a few things. of the things they took only one of them was something they had paid for.
answered on Mar 31, 2019
You are an adult at age 18. Anything you purchased with your own money is your property no matter where you live. Even if your parents gave you money as a gift or you earned it, anything you purchase with those proceeds is your property.
It not being self defense.
answered on Mar 28, 2019
The assault laws generally prohibit anyone getting into a fight with anyone unless it’s part of a mutually consented to sporting event like a boxing match.
answered on Mar 28, 2019
As long as you and the child's father are in agreement, you can give your child whatever name you want.
The 12 year old got it saturday at her mothers, the mothers husband had a friend come to their house to tattoo the 12 year old.
answered on Mar 27, 2019
Boy, that's not a good idea on so many levels. However, based on a quick Google search, it seems that PA has no minimum age limit for getting a tattoo as long as a parent or legal guardian is present and grants permission. If you share legal custody of the child, the mother may have violated... View More
Nc Buncomb County
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answered on Mar 25, 2019
Yes, they can - especially if the child is school age. They will just roll up in there without you present and question away - all with the likely gleeful help of the child's teacher and principal. If you are smart and have instructed the child not to speak to people. They will essentially... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2019
If you leave home before you are 18, your parents could call the police and report you as a runaway. Once found you could end up in juvenile detention. You can become legally emancipated if you can financially support yourself. However, if you cannot obtain permission to leave home, and you... View More
Two minors (female, age 16 and male, age 15) engaged in "sexting"-mutual sending of nude photos.
answered on Mar 21, 2019
If they were charged, which is far from a certainty, they could face felony charges for making and distributing child pornography, which would expose them to discretionary transfer to adult court (unlikely but possible) and years in prison. It’s far more likely they would given a probationary... View More
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answered on Mar 20, 2019
It is a crime to interfere with a parent's custodial rights.
i want to know if the documents are legal, i will take a picture. i just really need a answer, they've been gone for 9 mths now
answered on Mar 16, 2019
I can't tell whether the children were legally removed, simply by looking at the documents alone.
The question as to whether it is legal to remove children from a parent's custody, depends on a great many factors. I would have to know the circumstances of the removal, the... View More
Can I file a charge for 18 yo male for sexual advances to my 16 yo daughter?
answered on Mar 7, 2019
It depends on what exactly you mean by "sexual advances" but the potential offenses are Sexual Assault, Indecency with a Child, and Sexual Performance by a Child. You'll need to compare what actually happened to the definitions of those crimes in the Texas Penal Code to determine... View More
The HOA Board wants to select the type of replacement window for our condo, and bill us later. Don't we have any rights in the choice of windows, since these are limited common elements?
answered on Mar 5, 2019
Your condo association’s declaration and rules & regulations control. Read them carefully.
If I do run away and I get caught by the police, can they force me to return home? Can I refuse to return home if i am not in danger?
answered on Mar 5, 2019
You can be apprehended and placed in juvenile detention if you are under 18. If there are problems, talk to a teacher, school counselor, or other trusted adult.
I live in Ohio and I'm wanting to move out of my moms and get my own custody there is no abuse I'm just getting tired of all the yelling. I asked my mom if I can have my own custody and to have her permission and she tells me no. How can I fight for this to try to get the yes for it?
answered on Mar 4, 2019
Ohio does not have emancipation for your situation. See this link for more information: https://www.ohiobar.org/public-resources/commonly-asked-law-questions-results/circumstances-say-whether-minors-are-emancipated/
17 year old driver, licensed in WV, supposedly clocked at 92 in a 70. Parent in car, clean driving record. Juvenile District Court.
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answered on Mar 3, 2019
Every court is different on how they treat 92 in a 70. Some courts give jail time, others convict and suspend the license but don't give jail, and many others will reduce with community service/driving school. Talk to an experienced traffic lawyer in the location where the offense was. Once... View More
She’s been harassing me through several things. Text, social media’s, and after I blocked her from everything she ask people to rely a message to me. She constantly circles where I’m at in town and I can’t make her leave me alone. I wanna press charges, but there’s no point If they... View More
I opened a Guardianship brokerage account in 2014 to hold around $6,000 from a settlement for my daughter. I am now trying to take that money out of the market and put it into a Guardianship bank account. But my broker is not allowing me to take the money out - they are requiring that I provide a... View More
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answered on Feb 27, 2019
You need to get the court's permission to withdraw money from a Title 13 trust account. You need to apply to the circuit court of the county where you, and show cause and standing, for the withdrawal.
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