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answered on May 15, 2020
It will be very hard for any agency to file anything on you unless you have a supervisory role over the child. Co-parent, possibly a close relative that watches the child, or a teacher or school administrator. With that said, health professionals and school people have an obligation to report... View More 
Police did nothing when abuse was reported and things got worse.
answered on May 9, 2020
Technically, she will be a runaway and the mother will be at risk of neglect charges. At 17 she will not be able to enter into contracts or make other legal decisions, so it is complicated. If this young lady is being physically abused, then someone should call DHS, but understand that can get... View More
answered on Apr 24, 2020
Are you legally and adult? No. You are an adult when you are 18.
I live in Oklahoma. My parents want to move me back to Texas. I do not want to go and i have a friend I can stay with. Her mom is even okay with it. Is there a way I can stay with her?
I am 16 and pregnant I want to move into my 18 year old boyfriends house because I feel like I'd be safer there and be safer for the baby can I legally move into his house without my parents consent though
One of my friends got his 3rd DUI about 2 weeks ago. He has two previous misdemeanor DUI’s on his juvenile record. He was ordered to go to victims impact classes and to attend AA after he completed a year long rehab. He hasn’t completed all of his classes and is behind on court/probation... View More
answered on Feb 4, 2020
Aggravated DUI is always considered a felony. It is based on a blood alcohol level of over .15. The key to to fight the breath test or the blood test. This is complex, but if done right can save you a great deal of heartache and money. If it is in or around Tulsa, give us a call and we can... View More
answered on Dec 14, 2019
Given we are talking about termination of rights for cause and not adoption, it is possible, but it does give the State the ability to take future children on a presumption of you are unfit. It is a more complex question than can be answered here...Boeheim Freeman Law 918-884-7791
When a student requests a parent be present before answering any questions does this effectively create a 5th Amendment protection from further questioning until the parent arrives? Schools usually respond it is their policy to question irrespective of the request, however, it would seem they are... View More
answered on Nov 2, 2019
By you placing your child into school you are making the the temporary guardians. This is arguable, but the best thing to do is tell your child to not speak and just keep telling the principle or teacher that they want there parent present. If a police officer shoes up, then ask for an attorney,... View More
A 16 year is called (A) to the office in the presence of a police officer and questioned but the student says he does not want to discuss the matter until his parent is called; the police want to search the student for a vape-based on a rumor from another student (B) and (A), who has no prior... View More
answered on Nov 1, 2019
Great question, but the answer is a bit complex. The complexity comes in the form of an overriding issue of safety of the other students. Now, considering the accusation is only of a vaping product, they are standing on thin ice with the argument of public safety. Asking for the parent to be... View More
My friends son moved to another town and was staying with his aunt. His mom found out he dropped out of school and he was taking pills, smoking marijuana, and drinking. His aunt wasn't very responsible after all
answered on Sep 17, 2019
I recommend your friend consult an attorney well-versed in Oklahoma family law immediately. It is possible she has a duty to report this situation to DHS and could face liability if she fails to do so.
When I was reunified with my children the dcf case worker and the judge agreed that my childs father would get supervised visitation for 2 hrs once a month. The order was filed and set into motion while my childrens father lived in Oklahoma. I was living in Florida when the order was ordered. What... View More
answered on Jul 20, 2019
Oklahoma continues to have jurisdiction if one of the parents resides here.
i recently went on a trip without my parents and when i got back i discovered they had gone through my room and taken a few things. of the things they took only one of them was something they had paid for.
answered on Mar 31, 2019
You are an adult at age 18. Anything you purchased with your own money is your property no matter where you live. Even if your parents gave you money as a gift or you earned it, anything you purchase with those proceeds is your property.
i want to know if the documents are legal, i will take a picture. i just really need a answer, they've been gone for 9 mths now
answered on Mar 16, 2019
I can't tell whether the children were legally removed, simply by looking at the documents alone.
The question as to whether it is legal to remove children from a parent's custody, depends on a great many factors. I would have to know the circumstances of the removal, the... View More
Home. Petition says that the court has jurisdiction over above named juvenile pursuant to the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act? Then states, premises considered, petitioner request hearing and that after such hearing he be adjudged a delinquent child and that disposition be... View More
answered on Jan 7, 2019
That means your going to need to hire an attorney to represent your child and yourself concerning that filing by the District Attorney. Do not hesitate to hire one immediately.
13 year old brother, mentally and emotionally abusive household has been reported to CPS multiple times. The child is depressed and has suicidal ideation directly correlated to abuse from mother. Can he run away to his older sister in Kansas, as long as she notifies DHS within 12 hours?
answered on Nov 17, 2018
A 13 year old run away is not the best solution. Meet with an attorney to discuss a guardianship if the parents are truely unfit. Immediately report any abuse to the authorities.
Court order 50/50 custody and week to week. No child support. In Cullman Alabama
answered on Aug 19, 2018
If the case is in Alabama, she is going to need to consult with an attorney licensed to practice there.
answered on Aug 7, 2018
Contact an attorney in your local area to help you with the case and they will be able to draft all the necessary documents, get a hearing, and present your case.
DHS corruption and false allegations of sexual abuse
answered on Jul 7, 2018
There is certain statutory provisions in Oklahoma that must be followed before DHS records are made available in any case. You will need to hire an attorney familiar with DHS proceedings to represent you to file the necessary motion to have those records made available.
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