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Juvenile Law Questions & Answers
Q: I'm 17 years old and wanting to live with my 21 year old fiancé. I turn 18 in 3 months we have parental consent.
Gary D. Godman's answer
You can either get married now with parental permission or wait three months. If social services is involved, they mean business, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor is a Class 1 Misdemeanor punishable by up to 12 months in jail and/or a fine of up to $2500. Don't do anything foolish and risk a criminal conviction for your fiance for something like this. Good luck.
You can either get married now with parental permission or wait three months. If social services is involved, they mean business, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor is a Class 1 Misdemeanor punishable by up to 12 months in jail and/or a fine of up to $2500. Don't do anything foolish and risk a criminal conviction for your fiance for something like this. Good luck.
Q: Is it legal to kick your 11 YO out and call his father to come get him, not allowing him back in the house.
Gary D. Godman's answer
There's a lot going on here that's best suited to a confidential consultation with a family law attorney. There's a difference between "kick out" into dad's custody and literally "kick out" onto the sidewalk, with the latter being much more objectionable (possibly even criminal). To change the court order, you would have to file a motion to amend and show the court there's been a "material" (significant) change in circumstances since the last court order was issued. Then, you would have to...
There's a lot going on here that's best suited to a confidential consultation with a family law attorney. There's a difference between "kick out" into dad's custody and literally "kick out" onto the sidewalk, with the latter being much more objectionable (possibly even criminal). To change the court order, you would have to file a motion to amend and show the court there's been a "material" (significant) change in circumstances since the last court order was issued. Then, you would have to...
Q: If I am 18 but my mother pays the passport fees ($150), who does my passport belong to?
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Answered on Apr 20, 2016
Answered on Apr 20, 2016
Gary D. Godman's answer
Your passport is the property of the US Government and is meant to be held in the possession of the identified person - you. I do not see how she can report it stolen if it is not her own document. Your other option is to report it stolen yourself and pay the fees to receive a new one directly to you. If necessary, speak with a local general practice attorney - you may even have to seek police intervention, but I hope it won't come to that over something like this. Good luck.
Your passport is the property of the US Government and is meant to be held in the possession of the identified person - you. I do not see how she can report it stolen if it is not her own document. Your other option is to report it stolen yourself and pay the fees to receive a new one directly to you. If necessary, speak with a local general practice attorney - you may even have to seek police intervention, but I hope it won't come to that over something like this. Good luck.
Q: If I am 17 years old, I was abused,I went through dfacs but they aren't doing anything, can I leave ?
Julie A. Rice's answer
No, she will be a truant. It's up to the family to work it out.
See this website for more information: http://www.lawrefs.com/a-georgia-17-year-old-with-alcoholic-parent-wants-to-leave-home/
No, she will be a truant. It's up to the family to work it out.
See this website for more information: http://www.lawrefs.com/a-georgia-17-year-old-with-alcoholic-parent-wants-to-leave-home/
Q: Can a 16 year old who's birth day is November 4th date a 13 year old who's birth day is July 13 ??
Q: 17 in Colorado and just got an MIP. My court date is in June and ill be 18 by then, will i be tried as an adult or minor
Tristan Kenyon Schultz's answer
Since you committed the crime when you are 17, you will be charged as a minor. As with all things in law, there are always exceptions, but they should not apply in your situation. Also be aware that as a minor you have several options: (1) deferral (complete the program and your case is dismissed); (2) complete court-order substance abuse program and pay fines (more expensive, but can be less intrusive than deferral) or (3) you have your records sealed 1 year after conviction (and you have not...
Since you committed the crime when you are 17, you will be charged as a minor. As with all things in law, there are always exceptions, but they should not apply in your situation. Also be aware that as a minor you have several options: (1) deferral (complete the program and your case is dismissed); (2) complete court-order substance abuse program and pay fines (more expensive, but can be less intrusive than deferral) or (3) you have your records sealed 1 year after conviction (and you have not...
Q: When I was 12 I took my adoption father to court/put him in jail for raping me over the years and..
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Answered on Apr 13, 2016
Answered on Apr 13, 2016
Gary D. Godman's answer
There doesn't appear to be any reason why you couldn't call the police or go to the magistrate for the ongoing situations (sexual battery) and/or stop going to that home and keep your child out of that home. You may want to get a consultation with an attorney to make a safety plan. Stay safe.
There doesn't appear to be any reason why you couldn't call the police or go to the magistrate for the ongoing situations (sexual battery) and/or stop going to that home and keep your child out of that home. You may want to get a consultation with an attorney to make a safety plan. Stay safe.
Q: I have another year of school after I turn 18. In Ohio, is it legal for your parents to kick you out in this condition.
Matthew Williams' answer
Your parents are required to provide you with the basic necessities--food, shelter, medical care, and education--until you turn 18 or graduate from or drop out of high school, whichever is later. Provided you remain in school full time, your parents cannot kick you out until you graduate.
Your parents are required to provide you with the basic necessities--food, shelter, medical care, and education--until you turn 18 or graduate from or drop out of high school, whichever is later. Provided you remain in school full time, your parents cannot kick you out until you graduate.
Q: my 12 year old brother and my 11 year old sister are u.s citizens and are currently living in El Salvador with my mother
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Answered on Apr 5, 2016
Answered on Apr 5, 2016
Gary D. Godman's answer
First things first - they need renewed passports. Review the American Citizen Services page at the US Embassy - San Salvador website for requirements: http://sansalvador.usembassy.gov/service.html.
Whether or not mom can give you permission to assume custody would depend on if there is a current child custody order and, if so, what it says. You can always consult with a family law attorney - there are several throughout your area that practice both Virginia family law and immigration...
First things first - they need renewed passports. Review the American Citizen Services page at the US Embassy - San Salvador website for requirements: http://sansalvador.usembassy.gov/service.html.
Whether or not mom can give you permission to assume custody would depend on if there is a current child custody order and, if so, what it says. You can always consult with a family law attorney - there are several throughout your area that practice both Virginia family law and immigration...
Q: If a 17 year old was kicked out of the house, and that 17 year old has a sustainable home and job, are they adults?
Julie A. Rice's answer
Not necessarily as the court will be looking at many different things. The website that follows covers most of the questions that you can have and she is in N. GA so that is easier for travel vs. downtown.
Not necessarily as the court will be looking at many different things. The website that follows covers most of the questions that you can have and she is in N. GA so that is easier for travel vs. downtown.
Q: Can our public elementary school ban my son from family events after he withdrew from school?
Mr. Michael O. Stevens' answer
I do not do public education law by any means, but you have a situation where they possibly could rightful ban him from the school due to the threats he made. People can be trespassed from public places, TriMet does it all the time.
I do not do public education law by any means, but you have a situation where they possibly could rightful ban him from the school due to the threats he made. People can be trespassed from public places, TriMet does it all the time.
Q: If a 17 year old had intercores with a 14 year old while he was 16, what would happen?
Terrence H Thorgaard's answer
" ... The age of consent in Texas is 18 under section 43.25(b) of title 9,[89] with a two-year close-in-age exception. ..."
Thus it is possible that the older one could be prosecuted See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ages_of_consent_in_the_United_States#Texas
" ... The age of consent in Texas is 18 under section 43.25(b) of title 9,[89] with a two-year close-in-age exception. ..."
Thus it is possible that the older one could be prosecuted See https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ages_of_consent_in_the_United_States#Texas
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