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answered on Jun 24, 2017
When you are 18, you are no longer a minor, so you can make your own decisions, mistakes, and live with the consequences. Will you still have health insurance? Plans to continue education after high school? Someone to help you if you get sick? Talk to a school counselor, family member, or other... View More 
My dad had gotten full custody of my sister and I in 2014 because my stepfather emotionally abused us. The fact my dads health is so bad, and We are scared to go back to my moms and I can support us he feels if he signs it, I can become emancipated. I've heard the laws on emancipation in Ohio... View More
answered on Jun 23, 2017
No, he can't. Here is information on emancipation at this link: https://www.ohiobar.org/forpublic/resources/lawyoucanuse/pages/lawyoucanuse-255.aspx
If returning to live with your mother and abusive stepfather is not an option, then talk to other family members or other trusted adults... View More
answered on Jun 22, 2017
There is a limited time to appeal. Use the Find a Lawyer tab and consult a local attorney about the situation, who can advise if there is a basis for any appeal.
my mom threw all my clothes out so i barley have stuff to ware, i need money because my parents never give me money for things that i NEED..
answered on Jun 21, 2017
There is not much you can do. Your parents have the legal duty to support you and decide what is best for you. You are a minor, so they make the decisions that you must follow. It is common for teens and parents to have conflicts about things. You need to focus on successfully completing your... View More
answered on Jun 19, 2017
Ohio does not allow it. Your mother is legally obligated to continue supporting you. If you move out, she could face legal problems, and you could land in juvenile detention. See this link: https://www.ohiobar.org/forpublic/resources/lawyoucanuse/pages/lawyoucanuse-255.aspx If you are living... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2017
You could be sent to juvenile detention if you run away. If you have problems at home, talk to a teacher, school counselor, family member, or other trusted adult. Or call local child services.
What if she stops attending school? What if things don't work out between the bf (they haven't even been together a year)?
answered on Jun 6, 2017
If she is not married, then you as parents still are legally responsible for support, and she is under your control. See this link: https://www.ohiobar.org/forpublic/resources/lawyoucanuse/pages/lawyoucanuse-255.aspx
You could involve child services and require her to return home, or they... View More
I've been placed with my grandmother since I was a child but she does not have custody of me or actual guardianship. My mother is mentally incompetent to care for me and my father is incarcerated. I have family I've planned to live with in another state and attend college that I've... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2017
You are a minor, so you might have to obey whoever has legal custody of you until you are 18. Here is a link to more information: https://www.ohiobar.org/forpublic/resources/lawyoucanuse/pages/lawyoucanuse-255.aspx
Talk to your HS counselor or principal, or other trusted adult, and ask... View More
He's 17 and its in my account so would that make it technically my money so they can't take it? What can happen?
answered on Jun 1, 2017
Probably not, but anything can happen depending on all the facts and circumstances that a court would consider, and the court would have the authority to order you to return it. Does his family even know that he gave it to you? If so, he can claim that he made a gift of his money to you. If you... View More
I agreed to allow him to move in with his dad for the remainder of the school year with the understanding that he came home after the school year was done. I had moved out of his school district. I still have residential custody and pay child support. Instead, my son became disrespectful to me. His... View More
answered on May 30, 2017
If you have residential custody, then file with the court to have the father follow the parenting agreement. Talk to your divorce attorney or use the Find a Lawyer tab.
His father is very abusive, physically,emotionally and mentally. His father has full custody. We have called police, told counselors and even got cps involved. His father always gets out of it due to him lieing n being manipulative to authorities. I, his mother, live in neveda. I dont have the... View More
answered on May 30, 2017
His father has full custody from the court, and that court order must be followed. There is no rule that lets your son run away at age 17. If you allow him to stay in NV, you and your son could both face legal problems. Talk to an OH attorney in the county where your son lives. Use the Find a... View More
My son but since I'm still a minor my mom has rights over me. I just am sick of the mental and physical abuse. I'm about to be a senior in high school
answered on May 25, 2017
If there is physical abuse by your stepfather or mother, then report that immediately - today - to local child services and talk to your local school counselor or a teacher. They will help you find agencies to assist you and other help.
I got a speeding ticket two days before my 18th birthday for going 50 in a 35. I got a letter stating I have to appear in juvenile court so I will probably get my license suspended, is there anything I can do to keep my license? It wasn't processed until almost a month and a half later
answered on May 24, 2017
You can get an attorney to advise you and accompany you to court. Use the Find a Lawyer tab.
My son is 3 months old and his father has not been around. Yes me and his father have differences but he's now filing for visitation. He didn't want anything to with him and now suddenly he wants to. He's very aggressive when mad. Very emotionally abusive and treated me with a lot of... View More
answered on May 24, 2017
You can file for a protection order, but typically, actual or threatened violence is required. Make written notes of the times and dates of various incidents of him being mad or aggressive, and take those with you to court on the visitation he is requesting. Also take any witnesses wit you who... View More
He's never home, he's always drinking and he doesn't even provide for me. I have my own income and pay for my own things. I have about 9 months until I turn 18, but there's a better school in South Carolina id like to go to. I have a place to go and everything. Please help.
answered on May 22, 2017
Here is a link to more information about minors:
https://www.ohiobar.org/forpublic/resources/lawyoucanuse/pages/lawyoucanuse-255.aspx
Talk to a family member, school counselor, teacher, or other trusted adult about your situation.
Can I make them let me live at home? If I live somewhere else can I make them pay child support?
answered on May 19, 2017
If you are 18, then you are considered an adult and can make your own decisions. If you marry, your parents' support obligations typically end, and they could evict you. Will you continue to have health insurance? This link provides more information:... View More
of what's going on, can the people in the car with this person have the same punishment as the alleged person who could have taken someone's property?
answered on May 18, 2017
Yes, they possibly could face some criminal charges depending on all the circumstances, and if it went to court, it would depend on whether the judge or jury believed they had no knowledge of the theft. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to contact a local attorney who handles criminal cases if charges are... View More
She works full time and can afford to support herself. She has already graduated and very responsible.
answered on May 18, 2017
You might have to co-sign a lease if she is not yet 18, because she is still a minor until age 18, and the lease would not be legally enforceable against her. So a landlord might not want to rent to her without an adult co-signer. Parents still have a duty to support their children until age 18,... View More
Ohio law states were legally responsible until he graduates high school
answered on May 17, 2017
Once he is 18, he is an adult and can make his own decisions. Parents have a duty of support until age 18, or if still in HS until finishing HS or reaching age 19. If he turns 18 before graduating, he can move out - or drop out. Will he have health insurance if he moves out? A job? Plans to... View More
I called the police on him when he pushed a hole in the wall by my head but they blamed me for his anger and told me to be a better parent. I feel helpless.
answered on May 15, 2017
File a police report for the incident. If the police who came to the scene told you to be a better parent, talk to their supervisor and demand action. Contact local Child and Family Services. Does your son have a medical condition, drug problem, or developmental problems? Talk to the counselor... View More
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