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Juvenile Law Questions & Answers
Q: I\\\'m dating a 19 year old.The law says 17 &18 is the age of consent of any sexual contact.Is it parents consent or me
1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for New Jersey on Sep 4, 2015
Answered on Sep 4, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
It is not the parents\' consent. But if you are below the age of consent you do not have the legal capacity to consent to sex.
Q: If a 16 year old assaults an adult can the parents/legal guardians get in legal trouble
1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Juvenile Law for Georgia on Sep 4, 2015
Answered on Sep 4, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/georgia-parental-responsibility-laws.html
That link might help.
Q: Minor got compensation for injuries during an accident, a trust account, he is 18 now, can he manage his account now?
1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for California on Sep 2, 2015
Answered on Sep 3, 2015
Andy Chen's answer
It depends on what the court\'s order establishing the trust said. If the order said the trust continues until the kid turns 18 and he is 18 now, then the trust should end and the kid get whatever is in the trust. 18 is the typical age for termination of a trust, but depending on the situation, it could be older (e.g. 21, 25, etc) as well.
Andy
Q: What would happen if a 21 year old got his 16 year old girlfriend pregnant ?
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
Do an internet search for age of consent in Ohio. Start reading the results, particularly from attorneys in Ohio who have written about this.
Q: Can a 16 year old get emancipated in California without parent permission by judge decision.
1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for California on Aug 29, 2015
Answered on Sep 1, 2015
Andy Chen's answer
The answer to your question is yes, but the process is fairly difficult. At a minimum, the judge has to be convinced that your parents don\'t mind if you are emancipated, you have a way of supporting yourself once you become emancipated, you can manage your own money if emancipated, and that emancipation is good for you in the long run.
The neglect and depression you mention would have to be expounded upon, I think.
Andy
Q: Can a 16 year old get married and move in with her husband
1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Florida on Aug 30, 2015
Answered on Aug 31, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
Both parents must consent.
Q: my godson has been unruly and has had the cops called on him multiple times
Matthew Williams' answer
Get your godson the help he needs from a psychiatrist. Don\'t try to force him into the juvenile system. First, you really can\'t do anything but report his misbehavior and see whether the police decide to do anything about it. Second, once he is in the system things are likely to get worse not better.
Q: I am 17 years of age, am I able to take full responsibility for any actions to spare my parents the pain and trouble?
1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for California on Aug 28, 2015
Answered on Aug 28, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
Read this link and do some searches on the internet: http://www.courts.ca.gov/selfhelp-emancipation.htm
Q: I have legal custody of kids. Placed them with dad while we moved so they could start school while we settled..
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
What state are you in? Get to a local family attorney immediately about this problem.
Q: Is it illegal for someone considered an adult to date someone under age of conse
1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for North Carolina on Aug 26, 2015
Answered on Aug 27, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
Dating is not illegal, and I do not think there is a close in age exception in NC. I practice law only in FL. Do a google search on age of consent in NC, and start reading more.
Q: I will be attending court for my 6 year old son for truancy what can I expect I have never been through this.
1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for New Jersey on Jul 8, 2015
Answered on Aug 26, 2015
Leonard R. Boyer's answer
You should retain counsel. This is no joke. At 6 years old, there is no reason that this should happen. The Division of Child Protection and Permanency takes this seriously. You could be charged with child abuse, child neglect even endangering the welfare of a child. Good luck.
Q: Can juvenile determinate sentence when transferred to adult parole get the street time taken on violation withoutnewcas
1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for Texas on Aug 25, 2015
Answered on Aug 26, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
This is not a basic law question, it requires than an attorney do research and provide specifically tailored legal advice, go see a local criminal defense attorney about this.
Q: I am 15 years old and live in New Jersey. Do I need my parents permision to get a job?
1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for New Jersey on Aug 26, 2015
Answered on Aug 26, 2015
Leonard R. Boyer's answer
Yes, you need your parents permission. Why is their permission even an issue to you? Good luck.
Q: In the state of New Jersey can a licensed 17 year old purchase/insure/register a car/other motor vehicle on his/her own?
1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for New Jersey on Jun 29, 2015
Answered on Aug 24, 2015
Leonard R. Boyer's answer
No, a 17 year old is not legally allowed to enter into a contract.
Q: My 16 y.o.boyfriend got taken to a troubled teens center called ironwood maine against his will, can they hold him there
1 Answer | Asked in Juvenile Law for Rhode Island on Aug 20, 2015
Answered on Aug 24, 2015
Neville Bedford's answer
Sounds like he needs an attorney. Hopefully, he will find one - or his parents will find one for him.
Q: My questions are regarding my now,15 year old niece. My brother and his wife (residents of Florida)
1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for North Carolina on Aug 22, 2015
Answered on Aug 24, 2015
Melissa Averett's answer
You have to file an action terminating her parent's parental rights and asking the court to allow you to adopt. To terminate their rights, you have to show they are unfit parents and are not likely to get help to become fit parents. You will need to hire a lawyer to do this, these are not easy cases, and even if you succeed in getting their rights terminated, you want to make sure the adoption is done correctly. And if there is a custody order in another state, jurisdiction may be a complicated...
Q: Can a 7 year old boy get in trouble for hitting a 4 year old girl in the state of texas
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
If you are asking about a criminal (or juvenile delinquency prosecution, it is unlikely. A seven year old child isn't normally prosecuted for mere hitting. Was the girl injured?
Or, if you are asking about civil liability, it would depend (among other things), on the extent of the damages and what assets he may have. There may also be statutes imposing civil liability upon parents for the torts committed by their children. Thus his parents could (possibly) "get in trouble".
Q: Do I pay the same child support sum until all of my children are of age? Or does it decrease when each become adults?
1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for Missouri on Aug 22, 2015
Answered on Aug 22, 2015
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
One would think that it should decrease every time one of the children reaches the age of majority, right? But possibly not; it depends upon the terms of the custody order and the specific law in Missouri.
Q: Is this legal sex in North Carolina?
1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Juvenile Law for North Carolina on Aug 20, 2015
Answered on Aug 20, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
The age of consent in NC is 16. Basically the 14 year old does not have the ability to consent to sex, so yes, it is rape. You can do a simple internet search on the age of consent in NC to learn more.
Q: What is my legal responsibility if I know my 18 year old son sent a sexually explicit video to a minor?
1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Juvenile Law for California on Aug 1, 2015
Answered on Aug 20, 2015
Robert Jason De Groot's answer
Woah. You need to get specifically tailored legal advice from a local criminal defense attorney about this. It is not a basic question at all.