Children and the Law

It is legal for a child born in the United States to live with a parent outside of the country. Both parents usually have to agree, however.

A minor child has to be 13 years old to stay home alone or watch other minor children in the state of Maryland. This is one of the few states that has a dedicated age law.

Nothing can legally happen to you unless she was raped by you. Otherwise, you are going to have to grow up quickly!!

If the father is on SSI the child is entitled to check too from SSI. If the paternity of the child has been established you are fine. You can contact SSI with the childs birth record, file a child support action and the child will receive his own check. If paternity has not been established hire and attorney or contact you local child support enforcement agency.

You must establish your paternity if that hasn't already beed established and then you must petition the court for custody. The court will need a very good reason to order a change in custody. You should consult with an attorney who specializes in family law.

Yes, the legal age of majority for the state is 18. A 19-year-old is a legal adult and his or her parents have no legal obligation to support or house the person. There might be some exceptions if the person is considered to be physically or mentally challenged. If such is the case, the parent(s) should contact the state's social service agency or an attorney for advice beforehand.

No.

Yes you should, most places do not require it though.

If the father wants custody rights, this would be usable in court.

Unfortunately it is up to judicial discretion. In a case where someone is homeless, "supervised visitation" can take place, but is typically at at courthouse, police station, or other unhealthy atmospheres for children, and only for an hour or two...and the NCP has to pay for it! If you are homeless, I imagine you can't afford the visitation fees. The family court system does not offer much for services for NCPs. This is an underserved population. Typically in a divorce or separation, one parent will falsely claim abuse and obtain a restraining order to gain the upper hand in divorce and custody battles and get to keep the house, kids, car, etc. This is why many NCPs are homeless. Even when someone has assets to pay for housing, they will be frozen pending the outcome of the divorce. I hope this answers your question and then some.

Google "Interrogation of a minor PA State Code". Lots of times cops question minors and don't Mirandize them. If your daughter didn't waive her Miranda rights, they've got nothing yet. If she did waive that right, see what the code is in your state. Sometimes it's 14, sometimes 16. Good luck.

In 25 years the vacant lot will still be a bush.

16x2 is equal to 32.

The best answer to this is, ask your local law enforcement agency

Generally, I would say "no, but there MIGHT be a few exceptions: if you're taking part in an event that requires it, such as a parade or a re-enactment or if you're transporting it from one place to another.

If you're looking to simply carry a sword in the course of your normal daily activities, chances are you'll find yourself in trouble.

No, they are no longer legally responsible for a child that reaches the age of 18. Once a child reaches the age of majority, they are on their own. There may be a court order that establishes some additional responsibilities for child support and college costs.

She has to have permission from her parents or legal gaurdians, otherwise it is illegal and the police can arrest her and take her home. She can move out at 18 legally. As far as paperwork, there is none needed at that age. She just needs permission, a written permission with signatures and witnesses would be good in case there is trouble with the law or someone inquires.

It depends on the state and the offense.

Typically, offenses such as underage possession of alcohol are misdemeanor offenses punishable by up to 1 year and/or $1,000. Typically first offenses for these types of offenses are given the opportunity to enroll in a diversion program to avoid a criminal record, or are punished with a fine and no jail time.

In many states, these offenses also can lead to a driver's license suspension, even though they are not driving related.

your parents have no right over you once you turn 18 you can do as you please but they do have the right to there own belongings and the money your depending on is there's and they can cut you off financially by not giving you any money for going against there wishes. you should be able to apply for food stamps and other financial help in the city's food stamp office in which your friend lives. Depending on the total gross house income (before taxes) will determine if you qualify for any assistance. assistance is availabe for food, electricity, rent, and even daycare cost.

It's best to regard all statutes regarding grandparent visitation as unreliable until the Florida Legislature adopts new statutes. You have to seek lawyers advice on this one before you decide on a petition. You can read more about why it is this way in the link below.

There is a great degree of variation among states. Joint legal custody is routine in some states, but joint physical custody is not, and the factors considered by the court for joint physical custody vary significantly among states. Anyone considering joint custody should contact a local attorney regarding this question. About 90% of divorce cases are settled out of court, though, and most joint custody is established this way. Judges will rarely change an arrangement that has been established by the parents.

The legal status of joint custody may eventually change. Supreme Court decisions have found parental rights to be guaranteed by the Constitution. Because a fundamental right cannot be denied without a compelling state interest that cannot be achieved by any less restrictive means, some legal scholars believe that, in the absence of abuse or neglect, parents have a right to both legal and physical joint custody (Canackos, 1981; Robinson, 1985). This theory has not been tested in court.

[This answer was excerpted from "Questions and s About Joint Custody" by Rick Kuhn.]

References:

Canacakos, Ellen. "Joint Custody as a Fundamental Right", Arizona Law Review, Vol. 23, 1981.

Robinson, Holly. "Joint Custody: Constitutional Imperatives", University of Cincinnati Law Review, 1985.

This is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Consult the specific laws for the state and county in which you reside for the rules that apply. In most states, any 18 year old is considered an adult and is capable of deciding when and where they reside. They have the ability to contract for housing. SOME states allow minors to become emancipated under specific circumstances, but this is not just a matter of filling out some paperwork. A minor is the responsibility of their parents until such time as they reach the age of majority or are legally emancipated. The parents are required to provide for the support of their minor children. If the parents give permission, the minor can live in another location. Such permission does not relieve the parents of the responsibility to provide support. If the parents do not give permission, the minor can be considered a runaway. Charges may apply to individuals that aid and abet such runaways, particularly if they are under the age of consent. In some states it is my understanding that this is not enforced for 17 year olds that leave home. If you are subject to abuse, you should contact social services for your area. They will assist you in getting out of the bad environment and into a safe place. * Wisconsin is the only US state that allows a minor who is at least 17 years of age to use self-help emancipation. If the minor establishes a residency separate from his or her parents which is considered suitable authorities will not take action to force the minor to return to the family home.

No, it doesn't; you have to file to terminate it. In my case, my son turned 18 while he was still in high school. The court order stated that support was to continue until he turned 18, or left high school, which ever was later. Even after graduation, child support payments continued until I filed proof with the court that he had graduated.

The laws vary from state to state. In most of them 18 is the age of adulthood. At that point the parents have no legal responsibility for their children. There are two where it is 19 (Nebraska and Alabama) and in Washington DC and Mississippi it is 21.

A young offender is a person under the age of 21 but no younger than 15, they go to a young offenders institute because they're too young to go to prison.