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Your current state is Ohio
She is also pregnant but will they be legally married in Ohio or will they still need the marriage counseling
I'm the mother out of wedlock do I have to fight for custody or do I have it until I'm taking to Court by the father of my kids ?
answered on Jun 25, 2018
You don't have custody at this point. Being on the birth certificate merely means you are presumed to to be the father.
You don't have custody. You have to make a filing in court to get that
A parent has repeatedly used a belt on a 5 year old to where bruises of various colors are visible by the other parent. The parents are separated, never married and have 50/50 visitation. The children are returned to the primary custodial parent with bruises and have been threatened to not tell... View More 
The 16 year old is on probation and lives with grandparents attends school and loves his relationship and kids and is working a job
answered on Jun 22, 2018
First of all, "date" means go to the local burger joint together. It does not mean have sex with. THe 26 year old may well be contributing to the delinquency of a minor. She will probably not be liable on sexual abuse charges because his is 16 years old. The 16-year old, naturally, is... View More
He is 16 yrs oldHe did not test dirty when he was arrested but has prior.can and how do i go about filing a complaint?
answered on Jun 21, 2018
A judge has a lot of latitude to say what he feels will impact someone he is speaking to or sentencing or ruling on a request for ROR or lowered bond etc. Judges have an ethical duty to be courteous and to treat every person who comes before the court with dignity.... View More
From what I have read, I cannot be made to move back in with my family unless I am in physical danger where I am staying. I want to move out as soon as possible. I may be pregnant and staying in this home will threaten the safety of myself and my baby. I will be 17 in five months. Please give me... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2018
First of all, I see you're asking from Ohio -- and this is a Pennsylvania law forum. The answers you get here will be about Pennsylvania law only. If you're looking for Ohio law, I suggest you post your question there.
As for a summary of your options and Pennsylvania law... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2018
Sounds like this is already on DFCS radar because she is at Rainbow House in the first place. You need to talk to an attorney about how your daughter ended up at Rainbow House and what may happen with her case.
I was sent to The Gambia to stay with family cause my mom said i never listened to her, but that was when I was 16. Now I'm turning 18 next month and I'd like to return home but my uncle has my passport and refuses to give to me without my mothers consent. I'm not sure what will... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2018
you will
receive a passport
be turned away
told to return
told to return with documentation
I'm 16. My mom and dad have custody of me but they are locked up. I live with my grandparents and have for awhile but they never had custody of me. There health is really bad so that's why they never fought for custody. I don't like how I get treated in my grandparents house. Can my... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2018
Probably not. I wonder if you might consider being a bit more sympathetic to your grandparents. You say they're health isn't good but they're still providing you with a home to live in, food to eat, and clothing to wear. It may be pretty difficult for people their age to deal with a... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2018
Try here: https://www.pacode.com/secure/data/204/chapter303/s303.15.html.
Best of luck to you.
they are threatening to put a restraining order on my boyfriend because he is black and they don't want me seeing him, they are trying to say he put his hands on me but never did. I live under there roof but they do not have custody of me.
my mom knows my boyfriend and likes him. She... View More
answered on Jun 18, 2018
Sounds like a rough situation you're in - sorry to hear it. The only "restraining order" your grandparents might be able to obtain against your boyfriend is a Protection from Abuse Order, with them filing on your behalf (since you're a minor). They'd have to swear under... View More
Levels where 30 in GO her levels would drop and go back up . She tested a few days ago and her levels where 18 so she wnt back to green oaks. Why would her levels be going up and down . She's has done everything her case worker asked of her she completed her hiset and signed up for drivers ed... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2018
Her levels are either going up and down because she's abusing or because of an organic reason. If it's organic, she needs an attorney and a medical expert to testify or that baby will be take by CPS.
answered on Jun 16, 2018
Can the force you to sign a document? No. Can they seek some sort of court-ordered relinquishment? Perhaps.
Is who they are living with right now breaking any laws by allowing them to live there without consulting the legal guardian at all and also moving out of town with the child without parents permission
answered on Jun 16, 2018
You can't keep the child away from the parents. If there is a problem with the parents -- if they are unfit -- then a private custody petition would be in order.
She thinks police are a joke judges teachers she's been through counseling on medication nothing has worked if I could put her in a boot camp I would my daughter-in-law has six other children who do what they're supposed to do on a daily basis this child is out of control and we do not... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2018
If you've been told nothing can be done until she is 12, then it is unlikely the court system will do anything.
Is he able to leave legally at the age of 16 with out having to go threw an emancipation?
answered on Jun 13, 2018
No, he will have to be emancipated or have his parents' permission to live with you. If you believe his parents are unwilling or unable to care for him, you can seek a temporary guardianship over him, but that will have to be done in Colorado.
Who is wrong and at fault even though the person who walked up to me had made no,threat and no confrontation and I punched him started fighting is there self defense involved
answered on Jun 11, 2018
This is a hypothetical which can end up in many different directions. I don't want to discuss it here because cops and DA's surf this site quite often. You should instead call a local attorney for a consult.
My buddy said he was breaking off contact with the 13 year old girl he was talking to and blocking her. She said “fine I’ll go kill myself”. He gave her the suicide hotline number and the blocked her. He asked me if he could be charged with anything, and I said I don’t know. So if she... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2018
Your buddy has not committed any crimes based on the facts you've described.
They are 4 years 1 m. 10 days apart. The town it took place in says it fall under romeo n juliet law is this true?
answered on Jun 9, 2018
The girl's parents can file an incident report with the police, but the detective assigned to the case will determine whether to file criminal charges and what charges will be filed.
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