No. You are considered an adult.

Yes. Tennessee follows the mature minor doctrine, meaning that children over the age of 14 are presumed to be capable of making decisions regarding their health. They have the right to consent or refuse medical treatment.

You should be able to challenge the school discipline. Does your son have an IEP? Other due process protections attach if he does. You should consult an education law attorney to discuss challenging the school discipline.

Without knowing the facts and circumstances of the situation the answer is it depends. Can the police handcuff a 14 year old? Yes. They can detain a person for many reasons even if ultimately there is no arrest.

Probably not, I doubt that any judge would let a minor ( anyone under age 18) reside with an 18 year old ( a very young adult) who is not related to the minor. I suspect your girlfriend has some distant family somewhere that would accept her and the courts will favor family over an unrelated... View More

yes

There is no "easy" answer. If both spouses own the home, then permission from EITHER is sufficient to allow the guest to continue to stay ( the daughter is not a "tenant" as in a lease unless they are paying rent, and you indicate that is no the case). Ultimately, you may have... View More

No, under Tennessee law, you are not an adult until you reach age 18, and until that age you are subject to juvenile court jurisdiction for failure to obey your parents as an "unruly' child.

I suspect not, but there is clearly more information needed to answer this accurately, and there are clearly more things involved than you have shared in this question. There is apparently some issue with your relationship with your parents since if it was clearly your property, you could simply... View More

Unfortunately, there is no easy answer and this is a terrible situation for you. My best advice is to consult an experienced adoption attorney immediately. if you have not already done so, you should start looking foe the biological mother ( you will want to find her so she can either sign papers... View More

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answered on Sep 1, 2017

You daughter's boyfriend needs to speak with Mr. Marcos Garza. He is a criminal law attorney, and can either help, or send you to another attorney. 865-540-8300. If she was arrested, she may need a separate lawyer.

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File a petition in juvenile court to have her deemed "unruly" -she will then be subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court who can take her into custody if she refuses to obey authority.

You need to tell an adult what is happening. IF your parents won't listen, tell a teacher, or coach, an adult at church, or the parent of a friend. Yes, you can call the police and if they find you have been beaten they will likely take action now. There is no reason to wait until he is 18.... View More

Yes. Unless it is self-defense. It is an assault and depending on the circumstances, one could be tried as an adult and be required to serve up to 11 months 29 days for a misdemeanor, 3 to 6 years for a felony. As a juvenile you be committed to the Department of Children's Services and placed... View More

Its not illegal to talk. You don't specify, but apparently the son in law is older than her? I also assume they are not talking about work or some other legitimate issue. I would try to find out her identity so her parents could be informed of what the 17 year old is doing. Your daughter ought... View More

Your question is unclear- but if I understand it, probably yes, it sounds like your son is a minor and your wife is primary residential parent. That means the boy is subject to parental authority. Once he is 18, he can do what he wants, but while he is a minor, the law says he must obey his parents... View More

Talk to the probation officer. It may or may not be something they would agree is appropriate. Don't risk it, but shouldn't be a problem unless the child is truant or failing.

Yes, but it will likely be presumed that if you took the test it would be positive.

Its your child, and the father's. It is not your parents. Neither your parent nor anyone else can keep your child from you without a court order in Tennessee. I am not licensed in other states and cannot comment as to what the law is anywhere but in Tennessee.

You can't go to school while obviously pregnant. Most school systems have "home bound" programs ( you are not the first person to need this service). Contact the principal or girls advisor at you school and explain that you are pregnant. They will direct you about what you can do.... View More