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Yes, a child has the same rights under the constitution as an adult has, and if questioned in regards to a criminal investigation the Miranda rights must be read and the child can request a lawyer and remain silent.
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∙ 14y agoNo a minor must have a legal parent or guardian present in the court. The subpeona is for their case and their name will be on it, but they have to have a parent or guardian with them in the court.
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∙ 9y agoYes, a 17 year old will need a parent present at a court hearing. If the 17 year old has an attorney they may be able to be there in place of the parents.
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∙ 15y agoNo. It is illegal and also against federal law
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∙ 12y agoyes as a witness to a crime they can be, but not as a suspect.
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If a 17 year old minor has to go to court for an infraction for trespassing can the parent sign a consent form for another of-age adult to appear with the minor as their legal guardian?
No, the parents cannot voluntarily abandon their authority. There can only be a parent or a court designated 'legal guardian.' A minor cannot have both, only one or the other.
Your son wants your name how do you change it?
If you live in the US and assuming your son is a minor, you go to court and request a name change. And the first thing the court will ask is if you have the consent/permission of the other parent. When the child turns 18 he can change his name to anything he wants without needing parental consent/permission.
Can a parent force a minor to go to college without their consent?
It is pretty difficult to be a minor and be eligible for college. Most College students have reached the age of 18. And nothing they can do to make them study or attend classes.
Can CPS make a parent drug test without a court order?
No, but there's about a 99.9% chance they will go to court and get an order to compel you to test with an accompanying trip to the nearest jail.
Can the custodial parent keep the child from the non custodial parent if the child does not want to go?
No they can not. The key here is the "custodial parent" . You may be able to go to court. But if you keep the child and you are not the custodial parent and there is a court order saying the other parent is the custodial parent, all that person has to do is call the police, and the non custodial parent would have to give up the child.
Can a mother who is a minor move with her 9 mos old child to another state with her parent without her child's fathers consent who is also a minor?
If you are a minor you pretty much have to go with your parent if they move. You don't need permission from your child's father, although he might get angry and try to take you to court over it.
If a 17 year old minor has to go to court for an infraction for trespassing can the parent sign a consent form for another of-age adult to appear with the minor as their legal guardian?
No, the parents cannot voluntarily abandon their authority. There can only be a parent or a court designated 'legal guardian.' A minor cannot have both, only one or the other.
Can a parent keep a child from the other parent without court orders in New Mexico?
Not if the parent have court order for custody or visitation unless the child is in danger of some kind and then you better have proof to show the court. To change the court order you need to go back to the court where it was issued to have it modified.
What age can a minor child refuse to visit a non custodial parent in Ohio?
18. Until that age, the court order must be followed (and I'm assuming there is a court order for visitation). The child does not have the option of refusing. If there is a *legitimate* reason that the child does not want to have contact with the parent, then the custodial parents needs to go back to court and request that the court order be modified.
Can a 17 year old leave home from legal parent home and go to other parent?
Not without permission of the parent with legal custody. Or they will need a court order.
Can a pregnant minor get married to another minor without parental consent in Tennessee?
No. Tennessee does not have provisions in the state's marriage laws allowing the waiver of parental consent pertaining to a pregnant minor. You may be able to, but you would have go obtain a court order normally, and a judge can refuse. No. You cannot get married in the United States as a minor without parent's consent. Sorry. The only thing I can recommend is emancipation?
Can you be tweleve in go to court and say which parent you want to live with?
That will depend on the specific situation and jurisdiction. Some courts will allow the minor to give their opinion.
Can a 17-year-old female with a baby marry the baby's father without parental consent?
Yes, in many cases the young couple can marry for the sake of the child, but it will have to go to court and a judge will have the final ruling on it.At 17 the female is a minor and must either get parent's permission or go to court for parental rights.
Is a 14 year old obligated to go to parents every other weekend in pa?
If the parent has court-ordered visitation, yes. If there is a legitimate reason the child does not want to visit the parent, the custodial parent can petition the court to revise the visitation order. Be aware the court will not deny a parent the right to visitation without a very good reason, nor will they look kindly on a custodial parent who request it without a very good reason.
Can a 17 year old in Oregon choose to go live with the other parent?
Not without permission.
Your son wants your name how do you change it?
If you live in the US and assuming your son is a minor, you go to court and request a name change. And the first thing the court will ask is if you have the consent/permission of the other parent. When the child turns 18 he can change his name to anything he wants without needing parental consent/permission.
What court do minor offences go to?
Minor offences typically go to a lower court, such as a municipal court or a magistrate's court. These courts handle less serious criminal or civil cases, and their jurisdiction varies depending on the region or country. They often handle traffic violations, minor infractions, or misdemeanors.
