My daughter’s grandmother filed for custody and was granted temporary relief many of reasons given in petition were false. The judge who signed the Show For Cause granting the temporary reliefs, including custody of my daughter, was previously my attorney as a district attorney who represented me... Read more »

answered on Nov 5, 2022
There are many convoluted questions here on Justia that give answering attorneys pause, and this is certainly one of them. The call of the question is whether the judge's order is ineffective given the facts of the question. Let's unpack the facts.
The asker's mother lied on... Read more »
And can she get in trouble that she knew this and did not recuse herself ?

answered on Nov 17, 2021
The question certainly may present a conflict if that prior case involved family law in a family court. If that was the case, then the conflict is that the attorney can use information gained from the father and use it either for or against the father. However, if the case was something else in a... Read more »
Hes psychotic extremely bad,has madexthreats to kill my grandaughter an baby.she continues to stay in that environment.been working with cps whom is of little help what can be done

answered on Sep 15, 2021
Unfortunately, as a grandparent there isn't much that can be done if CPS doesn't feel that court intervention is necessary.

answered on Jul 27, 2021
You need to call the CPS hotline in Albany and make a report of a teen with no parents and no support. They have to send someone out within 48 hours to check on the situation and make a determination.
To give context, my family is moving out to another state in a few weeks, except for my older brother. He is of age to be able to be my guardian since I am still a minor however my mother is forcing me to move out when i can stay here. It’s been a tough year and moving to a one family house... Read more »

answered on Jan 4, 2021
You say your brother can be your guardian but you haven't said if he wants to. It would be hard for your mother to force you to move at 17. You should know that at 18 the courts won't get involved.
My 10 year old son waa riding his bike on the sidewalk and accidentally bumped into a woman. The woman fell and scraped her elbow. My son got scared and left his bike and ran home. A few minutes later, I arrived at the scene and the woman's husband immediately began threatening to sue me. The... Read more »

answered on Jul 13, 2020
In theory you can be sued. Anyone can sue anyone. If you are, send it to your insurance company. If you have no insurance, you will likely not be sued.
One of my children supposedly tested positive for methamphetamine but I was never charged or convicted for child abuse and neglect because it couldn't be proved that it was me the reason she tested positive but my kids are still in foster care. how is that. Things just don't make sense or... Read more »

answered on Jun 16, 2020
If you live in Tennessee you should post this in that state.
With a crime.

answered on Jan 15, 2020
If there was an injury to the other child, even a small one, the answer is yes he can.
I'm from Serbia. I'm 15 year old boy from Serbia and I have been asked to send nudes to a 13 year old girl posing as a 15 year old, I have sent her nudes and she sent some back I still have them as evidence. I was called from social work to talk I am really scared. She was my girlfriend... Read more »

answered on Dec 16, 2019
You need to see a lawyer immediately, do NOT answer any questions without speaking to and having a lawyer with you. If you or your parents/custodian cannot afford a lawyer have one assigned to you before you answer any questions or say anything.

answered on Oct 13, 2019
The answer is no it is not okay. If this continues, you can go to the Department of Social Services and file for PINS Diversion.
I was 16 when we started dating and he was 15.

answered on Feb 20, 2019
The age of consent in New York is 17 - this means that if you are currently 17 years old and dating a 16 year old, you can potentially be charged with a sex offense if it is a sexual relationship.

answered on Jan 22, 2019
The 15 year old child (or the parents thereof) can report the matter to the police as assault (i.e., threat of battery), and the parents can file a complaint against the school. The parents of the 17 year old might also be sued for civil assault for the torts of their minor child. More details are... Read more »
Is a domestic matter. What does that mean? What about me? Is it ok for him to hit me too? If we defend ourselves then we will be arrested?

answered on Dec 1, 2018
File a petition in Family Court for an order of protection (OP). If he hits you while you have an OP they must arrest him. Have you tried therapy for him?

answered on Oct 13, 2018
Laws vary state to state and Federal Law can be completely different as well to a particular state in regard to a particular matter

answered on Jul 10, 2018
In theory yes, though cases with minors that do not involve spreading the stuff around are rare.
Refuses to go every day argue and fight and won't budge
I need my diploma to get an id. I can't find any other place I called my high school and the school board but they both say they don't have them

answered on Dec 1, 2017
Why he does not want to give it to you. This question needs more details. and No one cannot keep another belonging without permission. It is best to resolve conflict without going to court, it can get really expensive and if you explain to your father why you need the diploma for he might be able... Read more »
One of my friends got punched on the face by his older brother, he had a bump on his head... so he called cops on him but he regretted because he thinks that his older brother would have consequences ragarding to his future jobs..

answered on Dec 1, 2017
If someone press charges against another, and the matter reaches court and a punishment is ordered, it till be indicated in his background check and affect his employment. Family always run into arguments and minor fights. But the family is a family.
I just want to make sure no one gets in trouble. We sleep in seperate beds, don't have sex, and we only hug and give kisses on the cheek. We live in New York.

answered on Oct 24, 2017
New York statutory rape law is violated when a person has consensual sexual intercourse with an individual under age under age 17. If you are not engaging in sexual intercourse, which encompasses a number of sexual acts (none of which you have described), then you. have not violated the law

answered on Oct 12, 2017
At 18 you are considered an adult under New York law.
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