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Can a parent get in trouble for their truant child in the state of Missouri?
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Yes, the parents will be charged a heft fine if the child does not attend school. They will first be informed via mail, and may be summoned to court.
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In the state of New York can a parent prevent their child from going to school if a proper homeschool education is not provided?
You are describing a truant and in some cases the parent and child would have to go to court.
Does a child have to visit the parent if he chooses not to in Missouri?
See Link Below'Child Refusing To Visit Other Parent?'
Will a non-custodial parent get into legal trouble if they let their child live with them because the child refuses to go home to the custodial parent?
That parent would be in violation of a court order, so yes, they would be in trouble. The adult makes the decisions, not the child. The child should be put into a car and driven home.
Can a parent get in trouble for something their 18 yr old did?
Not unless the parent(s) aided or abetted the action. (In the US) at 18 the 'child' is usually legally emancipated and no longer a 'ward' of their parent/guardian, with the exception of Missouri - 17 years, and Alabama & Nebraska - 19 years, and Mississippi - 21 years.
Can a parent get in trouble for a son dropping out of high school?
no a parent or guardian cannot get in trouble if a child decides to drop out. if he or she decides to drop out the state cant do anything about it.
Can child support stop if parent does not see the child?
This is dependent on the circumstances and the state. Not if it is voluntary, however in Missouri, if being denied access, the obligor parent can file to have child support placed on hold.
A child absconding school or classes is called?
Truant
Can a custodial parent deny a child that has turned 18 visitation to a non custodial parent?
No. The child is now eighteen and he or she can make their own decision although that may cause trouble if the child still lives with the "custodial" parent.
Can a parent be liable if their child is a ward of the state?
Liable for what? Which State? In Missouri you can be ordered to pay child support to the State if your child is a ward of the state.
In Missouri can a 13 year old girl legally choose which parent to lie with?
In Missouri, a 13-year-old child cannot legally choose which parent to live with. The court will consider the child's preference as one factor among many when deciding on custody arrangements, but the final decision will be based on the best interests of the child.
If a teen is in trouble constantly and wanting to leave home at 17 who is responsible?
The parent. In most states, the parent is responsible for the child until the child officialy becomes an adult.
How much trouble would the noncustodial parent get in for keeping their child without consent of court or the custodial parent if said child wishes to stay with the noncustodial parent?
If the noncustodial parent tries to keep the child, the custodial parent can get the noncustodial parent charged with kidnapping and contempt of court both can be jail time for the noncustodial.
