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answered on Jan 9, 2018
Why? Why would you even ask this question? Don't you have a bed?
This guy lives in South Carolina and is bribing her to come live with him out there. My aunt does not agree. Can she some how stop her? Legally? Or can she sue the guy?
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answered on Dec 31, 2017
At 18 your cousin is not a child. Your aunt has no right to do anything legally to the other guy. Even though this may not end well. Your cousin has some serious "Daddy" issues. At 18, like it or not your cousin can date who she wants. She may however, get a hard lesson, but let's... View More 
answered on Dec 12, 2017
Yes if the case is in family court he definitely needs a lawyer and you will be required to get him one.
She will be 17 in a few months has tried to leave by having DYFS called on us but the cases are always closed. She thought she could be adopted by a rich family. Anyway we've tried counseling with no luck. If I try to ground her or take away her phone for taking to an 18 year old boy she gets... View More
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answered on Dec 6, 2017
Seek a psychiatrist. Right now there are no legal issues here.
answered on Dec 1, 2017
Unless it is a dire emergency regarding health and safety of other students, I don't think so
answered on Nov 24, 2017
I am not sure but previously all checks go to probation. Ask your PO. Make sure you get a receipt or keep the canceled check.
the cops charged me with unlicensed driving, will I have to go to juvenile detention?
answered on Nov 24, 2017
No but you will not get your license for at least 6 months after everyone else.
Mother committed suicide, parents divorced but father has supported kids $$, family wants to take custody of 11 & 15 (grandparents or aunt) Father wants to move kids out of country but kids want to stay in NJ.
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answered on Nov 21, 2017
You really need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney to handle this matter. Your situation cannot be given a meaningful answer without an in person consultation. Do not let geographic restrictions get in the way of retaining the best attorney. Pick the best attorney you can find and... View More
What can I do if at 11 pm or even 2 am he is still with the parties upstairs? Police won't do anything and the kid is a 17 year old minor home alone 20 hours out of the day? Btw, he doesn't listen to mom.or stepdad.
answered on Oct 14, 2017
If you have the money I would hire a lawyer and sue his parents for creating a nuisance.
In NJ
answered on Oct 10, 2017
You would need to post the violation numbers and degrees of each time for a lawyer to advise you of the time your facing. However, you should not talk about a crime online. I suggest you setup an in office consultation with a skilled criminal lawyer. Most of us criminal lawyers offer a free in... View More
theft of movable property 4th degree and 2 counts of taking mv wit out owner consent 3rd degree in the state of NJ how much time am I looking at ?
answered on Oct 9, 2017
Your looking at 3 to 5 years on the 3rd degree charge and 18 months on each of the 4th degree charges. I suggest you hire a good lawyer as I am sure most of this time can be worked down for you. (assuming you don't have prior arrests) Most of us criminal lawyers offer a free in office... View More
If a minor living in a bad situation at home files for emancipation at a younger age than usual, hoping to be emancipated based on the abusive home, but is not granted it, can they try again once they are a little older and have a job? If they do this, will the previous attempt count against them... View More
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answered on Jul 29, 2017
A minor (depending on age) and what can be proven, may or may not be successful in obtaining emancipation. How a Judge would treat a 2nd attempt after one failed first attempt is impossible to know. Trying to represent yourself in any legal proceeding, especially a family matter is unwise, to put... View More
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answered on Jun 22, 2017
You have to be declared an Emancipated Minor by a Court, but the best way to handle this is too complex for this forum.
Im 17 years old and will be 18 in august my legal guardian wants to press charges on my boyfriend for having incourse with me when i consented he 20 years old can they do that they just dont like him thats why they are doing it
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answered on May 25, 2017
The age of consent is 16 for sexual relations, but he can still be charged with endangering the welfare of a minor and there may be other possible charges.
Me and my grandmother are always having arguments and she wont let me have my own privacy or freedom. I don't even have my own room. I want to be emancipated so i can live my life without mistreatment. I when i was 11years of age my mom left me and so did my dad for a business trip to Maryland... View More
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answered on Apr 22, 2017
You are not capable of being emancipated in NJ. If you could, at barely 16, there is no possible way that you know what you are getting into. Unless you are a "trust fund baby"(which I seriously doubt), you cannot handle the financial responsibilities that you would have. Try to work... View More
In NJ $1800.00 ring. Can mom get in trouble too? Should mom take the blame if this will haunt the child for rest of her life? Mom called store as soon as she realized it left store and returned the ring. Does Detective on the phone need to tell me the phone call is recorded? child has behavioral... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2017
You saying your accused so obviously you know already that yes you can get in trouble for what your 6 year old daughter did which the state will try to prove was either because of your lack of supervision (not as bad) or because you instructed her and trained her to do such. In NJ anyone to a... View More
I would like to know why is he still locked in JDC if he's not going to jail?
answered on Feb 24, 2017
This is probably because a juvenile detention facility is not considered jail its a detention facility. We don't jail minors.
During the almost weekly administered drug tests during the first 9 months she was declared to be drug-free although she was using heroin the entire time. On several occasion we, her parents, determined her to be high on a non-alcoholic substance and requested her JISP officer to come administer a... View More
answered on Jan 27, 2017
Contact a member of the NJ Assn for justice --they give free consultations.
Amount of time juvenile can recieve?
New Brunswick, NJ
answered on Jan 19, 2017
Minimum amount of time is always none if he wins the case, general amount of time is 3 to 5 years if he has no priors, but a lot more information is needed to give you a real estimate which a lawyer would need you to bring to his office.
My parents are not happy with my boyfriend and I have snuck out to go see him because they tried to trap me in the house. I came back a week later and have been living with them again but it has been uncomfortable they continuously threaten to call dyfs to have them come and get me if I still see... View More
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answered on Dec 14, 2016
Unfortunately for you, you will not be able to get emancipated. DYFS no longer exists. They have been replaced by Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP). All though it may be hard for you, try to look at things from your parents point of view. Good luck.
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