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Dismissed cases as unsubstantiated but the child brings these allogations up to many and the parent who came to pick him up confronted himself as to why he refused his visit... professional opinions stated in court that they believe the child's allogations are saught true and believe child... View More 
answered on Sep 10, 2019
There is no perfect system. If allegations cannot be proven, or opinions are offered, a court can disregard them. People can lie about things. It is the court's duty to decide what to do. Courts and judges aren't perfect. Use the Find a Lawyer tab to retain a local family law... View More
As you can assume from the question, I'm a 17 year old who resides in Ohio..My father has crap priorities. Continuing to rely on him to get my life started is going to do nothing but hinder me. I've been trying for a year now to (first) get my ID and (second) get my driving permit. He... View More
answered on Sep 10, 2019
Does your father provide health insurance for you? Talk to a teacher, school counselor, or other trusted adult about this. But Ohio does not allow emancipation in your situation. If you move out before you are 18, father could have you apprehended. Here is a link with information:... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2019
Yes, they could get in trouble. And having a boyfriend move in with a 16 year old is just a bad idea. It is likely the 16 year old will end up with a baby, and the boyfriend will move on to someone else. That will make it difficult for the mother to complete her education to ever be able to... View More
Have to choose what u should do
answered on Aug 16, 2019
The judge will decide. Jail time is unlikely. Community service, probation, classes, fines--that's what you're looking at most likely.
I’m going through court right now and they keep giving me continuances for court dates. I turn 18 in December, could they possibly be waiting until i turn 18 so they can punish me as an adult?
answered on Jul 18, 2019
The juvenile court does not lose jurisdiction over you when you turn 18. The relevant date is the date of the offense. So, no they aren’t just continuing it to send you to adult court.
I’m a minor who wants to be emancipated when I graduate at 17 and 4 months old. My father and I are permanent residents. If I can completely support myself by graduation and petition the court for emancipation, will I have a chance for them to allow it? Will I be an illegal immigrant then because... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2019
Ohio does not provide for emancipation in most situations. Here is more information:
https://www.ohiobar.org/public-resources/commonly-asked-law-questions-results/circumstances-say-whether-minors-are-emancipated/
When you turn 18, you are then legally an adult. Use the Find a... View More
I'm 16 years old, about to be 17 in 18 days. I am extremely unhappy with the way things are at home (I don't want to elaborate). I have a friend in Missouri who's mother wants to take me in. Is it legal for me to move out of my current living situation and live with her?
answered on Jun 10, 2019
The person in Missouri would have no legal basis to provide care for you. You could be apprehended as a runaway, and the person in Missouri could get in trouble for contributing to the delinquency of a minor or other charges for helping you. If there are problems at home, talk to a teacher,... View More
My girlfriend and I are both 17 in the State of Ohio. Her parents do not like me for various reasons, and the only way my girlfriend and I can communicate is at public school, and various ways we find to text each other. Her parents threaten that if we don't stop seeing/talking to each other,... View More
answered on May 8, 2019
The threshold for a Protection Order is "imminent harm", and the Parents can file an Ex-Parte Order documenting the behavior. Regardless if the Ex-Parte is granted, a full hearing will be scheduled. The best recourse is to reflect as to why the parents disapprove of you....and perhaps adjust.
I planned on moving out of my current household, already packing my belongings. My parents said if I tried to leave, they were going to report me as a missing person and have the police search for me. Is this legal? I know in some states, it is, but I’m not so sure about Ohio’s laws on the matter.
answered on Apr 24, 2019
If you are 18, you can make your own decisions about where to live. Have you made arrangements to have health insurance and car insurance? Do you intend to continue your education? Will you need financial assistance? It could be unwise to alienate your parents.
First time being pulled over. Under age, 17.
answered on Apr 23, 2019
License suspension and a fine, with the judge likely to be angered by him endangering others and acting totally irresponsibly. Parents also might get a lecture from the judge.
It not being self defense.
answered on Mar 28, 2019
The assault laws generally prohibit anyone getting into a fight with anyone unless it’s part of a mutually consented to sporting event like a boxing match.
Two minors (female, age 16 and male, age 15) engaged in "sexting"-mutual sending of nude photos.
answered on Mar 21, 2019
If they were charged, which is far from a certainty, they could face felony charges for making and distributing child pornography, which would expose them to discretionary transfer to adult court (unlikely but possible) and years in prison. It’s far more likely they would given a probationary... View More
If I do run away and I get caught by the police, can they force me to return home? Can I refuse to return home if i am not in danger?
answered on Mar 5, 2019
You can be apprehended and placed in juvenile detention if you are under 18. If there are problems, talk to a teacher, school counselor, or other trusted adult.
I live in Ohio and I'm wanting to move out of my moms and get my own custody there is no abuse I'm just getting tired of all the yelling. I asked my mom if I can have my own custody and to have her permission and she tells me no. How can I fight for this to try to get the yes for it?
answered on Mar 4, 2019
Ohio does not have emancipation for your situation. See this link for more information: https://www.ohiobar.org/public-resources/commonly-asked-law-questions-results/circumstances-say-whether-minors-are-emancipated/
He was on his way to his basketball game, he has never been in trouble before and has 3.0 GPA
answered on Feb 25, 2019
At a minimum, the court is likely to suspend his license, fine him, and put him on probation for acting recklessly and irresponsibly -- in hopes of making a significant enough impression that he won't risk his life and teh lives of others when he is eventually allowed to drive again.
she wants to move in with the baby's 19 yr old dad and his mom. her parents are restricting his and his mom's access to the baby and limiting her ability to work etc.
answered on Jan 31, 2019
She can't. Ohio does not allow that. See this link:
https://www.ohiobar.org/public-resources/commonly-asked-law-questions-results/circumstances-say-whether-minors-are-emancipated/
answered on Jan 21, 2019
The friend is a minor and must follow the directions of her parents. If there are problems at home, she should talk to a teacher, school counselor, or other trusted adult.
This is my first driving offense. I am 16
answered on Jan 8, 2019
You will be summoned to go to court, fined, and probably have your license suspended by the judge. You are a new driver with little driving experience. The judge is likely to think that you don't even have enough experience to be driving 55 in a 55, so will think that speeding 20 miles over... View More
Child having problems in public schools, mother agreed to online schooling and would get child enrolled, almost 3 months later child still isn't enrolled and has not attended public school for the same amount of time.
answered on Dec 26, 2018
Ohio does not permit emancipation except in certain circumstances. See this link:
https://www.ohiobar.org/public-resources/commonly-asked-law-questions-results/circumstances-say-whether-minors-are-emancipated/
The past few months when I turned 18 his parents started thinking we couldn't date. So they told him we had to break up. About a month later his parents finally caved in amd said it was okay. The same day my mom told me we couldn't date. Apparently she asked my aunt if it was illegal and... View More
answered on Dec 17, 2018
You are 18. An adult. He is a minor, below the age of consent of 16. Depending on what you both do, you could be charged with a criminal act and if convicted, possibly go to jail and be required to register as a sex offender for life.
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