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I am a trans guy transitioning from male to female. Recently I came out to my mum who says she'll never accept me. Is that technically disowning and if so, is it legal to leave the house after being disowned?
answered on Apr 28, 2017
Disowning a child and abandoning a child are legally different. If she stops providing you food or kicks you out of your home, etc., then you need to call local child protection services or the police. You can even tell a teacher or someone else your close with that you need help. Talk with your... View More 
If been in and out of facilities and residentails for teens since I first came into states custody which was when I was 14. I am currently a run away, I have a history of running away. I live in Missouri and am 18 in less than 6 months. Is there any chance I can get emancipated!?
answered on Apr 28, 2017
The short answer is no. Emancipation is for anyone under the age of 18 who is able to hold a job, stay out of trouble, has no one else able to support them, and needs the status in order to secure a residence. You don't meet any of those since the state has custody of you, you are in trouble... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2016
Depends on the age, whether the person is an emancipated minor. Bigger issue is how to handle it on a relational/person to person level. I'm assuming the guardian is appointed or a stepparent. Starting a war over information means you can win the war but the battlefield is a mess. I suggest... View More
My 10 yr old was with my mom at a auto parts store. An adult male employee gave her a small piece of paper with his facebook and whispered add me and throw this away. We have filled a police report and contacted the store and corporate. The district manager thinks it is a misunderstanding. How do... View More
answered on Sep 26, 2015
If this is important enough to you, which it should be, you will go see a local attorney about it to get the specifically tailored legal advice that you might need. When you do that, the attorney will be able to have a full discussion with you and will look for any possible causes of action that... View More
I pay on 4 children. Do I pay the amount I pay now until the youngest one no longer meets the requirements to receive support? Or can the amount I pay decrease as each one reaches adulthood?
answered on Aug 22, 2015
One would think that it should decrease every time one of the children reaches the age of majority, right? But possibly not; it depends upon the terms of the custody order and the specific law in Missouri.
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