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My friend is currently living with their grandmother because their mother is trying to get up and off of her feet and get them a house of their own, but their Grandmother and Grandmother's boyfriend are threatening to kick them out again, and then they'll be back on the streets again.... View More 
I'm a 17 year old which is above the legal age requirement for working in my state. But she says she can call and quit for me without my consent. Can she? Or would I have to do it since me working is legal?
answered on Jun 6, 2021
"Can my Guardian force me to quit my job in Oklahoma?"
Of course she can. It can be described as pretty much this simple: Parents/legal guardians make the rules, children follow those rules.
How much trouble can a parent get if my counselor found out that my parents lets my underage brother and his friends To drink and smoke and drive without a license and even buying the smokes for them
And letting them drink but don’t buy it for them
Let say a 17 year old girl runaway from home cause her home is toxic and she can’t handle everyone around making her feel like the bad guy and that the girl has mental health issues that are being neglected or ignored
answered on May 27, 2021
I see that many teenagers describe their home as toxic, not enough freedom, controlling parents, or any one of a long list of other grievances. So, that part is not uncommon.
However, if there legitimately is abuse and/or neglect and this is not just a disgruntled teenager, this should be... View More
Last night he sent a message to a 15 yr old asking her to have sex with him. I would love to see this person in jail. This is disgusting what he is doing & has done. I have heard from several teens this is not the first time he has been accused of sex crimes.. A 13 yr old came forward just... View More
answered on May 3, 2021
In Oklahoma, the age of consent for minors is 16. That means it is illegal (because it can't be consented to due to age) for an 18-year-old to have sex with someone 15 or younger. That is called "statutory rape."
I'm sorry that you are in this position.
My step brother is physically abusive towards me also. It has been reported to dhs twice and to cps in Texas a bunch. No one is doing anything about it.
answered on Apr 24, 2021
When you are 18 you can live where you want. If there is abuse it should be reported. If DHS finds evidence of abuse they will have no problem taking swift action.
My 17 yo has runaway, I've contacted local authorities and filed a runaway report. I've been told by authorities that if they make contact with her they can not force her to return home if she refuses. If I make contact with her can I as her mother force her to come home? If not, what are... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2021
Assuming there is not something going on in the home that would be a legitimate reason for the child to be placed outside the home, then my answer is pretty straightforward.
As the parent, you make the rules, period. The child does have options but you can limit those options to the child... View More
my daughter lives with my cousin in another town because she is going to school there. They want to get her teeth fixed but in order for them to get her on their military insurance, she has to be part of their family so they want me to sign some kind of temporary parental control or something like... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2021
Parental rights in Oklahoma are only terminated in connection with an adoption or for abuse/neglect in a deprived child action. If there is a guardianship where someone else has control of your kids that does not terminate your rights, but it can give that person the right to have possession of... View More
He is constantly running away and tries to jump out of the moving car. Can I handcuff him to me to keep him from running off?? Is that legal?
I don’t think H.R 6 2021 is a law yet but would it disqualify me? i only had a vape cartridge and got charged with unlawful possession of vapor products because im a juvenile. it might have been thc in the cartridge but they put vapor products so would this mean its a drug related offense or is... View More
answered on Mar 20, 2021
The erm "vapor products" shall have the same meaning as provided in the Prevention of Youth Access to Tobacco Act.
Therefore this is the same as possession of tobacco products (ie cigarettes, cigars, etc...)
Failure to pay the fine associated with it results in suspension of DL.
Even if you are under the age of 18 and its your first offense and its a misdemeanor?
answered on Mar 12, 2021
More information is needed. Which court? The County Court cannot deport you, but DHS Officers may take action. A local police officer is usually not given any control.
The answer may be yes, but it depends upon the type of judge! Is this an immigration judge?
Note that a person... View More
She lives with her mother, I just want to know what her mother’s options are at this point because law enforcement says since this girl is 16, actually has the mentality of a 12 year old there is nothing they can do to make her come home.
answered on Dec 17, 2020
Unless you have a guardianship of the child it would be up to her parents to take action. I would say calling the police would be the best place to start. The parents should also consult with a family law attorney asap to explain the situation in full detail and that attorney can then explain any... View More
before but i always think we’re past it and she’s very passive aggressive and harps on my relationship constantly and it’s really driving me away from her. i’ve been wanting to move out for a long time now but i’m not sure how to go about leaving. i have a place i can stay but no job yet... View More
answered on Dec 12, 2020
Until you are 18 your mother makes the rules. You only get one mother so you should show her the ultimate level of respect.
My 17 year old brother in law ran away from home. His father pressed charges and dropped them acknowledging that he is in his own. My husband and I want to fly my brother in law and his 19 year old girlfriend to Wyoming for a visit. His father had threatened kidnapping charges against us. Can we be... View More
answered on Sep 17, 2020
If he is 17, You would need the permission of his parents.
answered on Sep 8, 2020
The range of punishment depends on the city or county charging you with the offense.
The highway patrol officer got her insurance verifications and license info she received a ticket for passing in the left lane without sufficient space or visibility. She never signed anything or gave permission for her signature electronically nor did I and as a juvenile shouldn't one of us... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2020
An Oklahoma attorney could advise best, but your post remains open for four weeks. I hope your daughter is okay. As a general matter, drivers under 18 can receive tickets, and a ticket not being signed by recipient doesn't generally serve to diminish its legal effect. If you haven't... View More
Involved in shoot outs, has gotten physical with me curse me out cost me my job and the cops won't do anything about it all I keep hearing is he my child and I can't kick him out. What can I do with him being 14yrs old
answered on Aug 1, 2020
If this young man thinks he does not have to listen to you then one option is to take action that gets his attention such as send him to military school.
What are my options if my 17 y/o daughter gets pregnant. I don’t support it and have no intentions of helping and be responsible for another life.
answered on Jun 7, 2020
It's not clear what you mean by your "options". As long as she is a minor or regularly attending high school or a high school equivalent program, she is legally entitled to financial support by her parents. After that, there is no legal duty to support one's children absent a... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2020
More information is needed about the situation before anyone can answer this question. You might consider consulting with an attorney who can discuss the situation with you and properly advise you in real time.
My friend turns 18 in December but is there anything I can do to help her before that? I live in Oklahoma, would it be legal to let her live with me until she turns 18?
Edit: Some information about the situation that I forgot to mention, mostly because she had an incident with her father... View More
answered on May 20, 2020
Have her call, or you can call, DHS (CPS in Texas) and report the abuse, They will do a welfare check and if she is honest with them they will most likely take her out of the home and place her with another family member or friend of the family. I have seen it before where these emergency... View More
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