Children and the Law

No, in the U.S. parents are legally and financially responsible for children under the age of 18, unless said child becomes legally emancipated under the existing laws of the state of residency or a court relieves the parents of their legal obligations and remands the minor into state custody.

Parents who find themselves in situations where they cannot control a minor child from harming themselves, committing illegal acts, creating a detrimental family environment (this does not pertain to a child not doing chores, school work or being disrespectful, etc.) or otherwise creating societal problems (truancy, bullying, etc.) should contact the state's deparment of family services for assistance.

Needless to say, of the situation is such where anyone is placed in a position of immediate physical danger/harm the local police or 911 should be contacted.

"CALIFORNIA CODES PENAL CODE SECTION 270-273.75 270.5. (a) Every parent who refuses, without lawful excuse, to accept his or her minor child into the parent's home, or, failing to do so, to provide alternative shelter, upon being requested to do so by a child protective agency and after being informed of the duty imposed by this statute to do so, is guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars ($500). (b) For purposes of this section, "child protective agency" means a police or sheriff's department, a county probation department, or a county welfare department. (c) For purposes of this section, "lawful excuse" shall include, but not be limited to, a reasonable fear that the minor child's presence in the home will endanger the safety of the parent or other persons residing in the home."

If a minor child is disrespectful, hurtful, or truant you CAN, legally, remove that child from the household as stated in the California penal codes. You must go to court and present your lawful excuse to a judge. Only if the judge finds the excuse viable can you legally remove the minor.

Summing it all up... Yeah, they can, but they have to pay for your rent and such until your 18th birthday with a few caveats. It is important to understand that there are exceptions to this policy as its applies to the term "emancipation". Check California code on the emancipation of a minor and you will find specific exception (e.g., graduation from high school relieves a parent of responsiblity.).

Yes, if they have committed a crime, but they have the same rights to council as an adult. In addition, in the US they are allowed to speak to their parents and have them present during questioning.

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Yes, you can move out, but it could be very difficult if not impossible to get insurance, because a pregnancy is considered a pre-existing condition. Also you will have to get emancipated, or find someone will is willing to take over guardianship of you. If you are planning to get married and your parents agree to sign a consent form it is also possible.

I could be mistaken, but I believe that child support only applies for the biological mother/father of the actual baby. As you are the father/mother of the mother, I don't think you have to pay anything, even if you're daughter is only 16. The 18 year old is the one that has to worry . . . but this could also change depending on what country/state you're from. Im from NSW Australia, and that's what would apply here, but things could be different for you. Wishing you the best of luck in the future . . . Having a child does not emancipate a person. Your 16-year-old daughter is still a minor, and therefore you'd still have to pay child support for her (notice I said *her* not her child). I'm assuming she's not married and is still in school and lives at home?

It is legal in almost every state to home school your child in Australia. It is a common practice and many people often do it for some reason or the other.

The police don't "throw" anybody anywhere! They take them into custody and deliver them either to the court or to the Dept of Children and Family Services. It is the Court and/or DCF who decide what will happen to the juvenile, NOT the police.

a 9 yr old shouldn't stay at home alone. the best age is 11 because that's when they mature and are more responsible to be left at home because 9 your still little and you don't wanna have the worrys of a 9 yr old at home. Plus theres a lotta weirdos out there, so you wanna make sure that you really reallly feel that your 9 yr old should stay home alone. many parents would agree that 9 is still young

a 9 yr old shouldn't stay at home alone. the best age is 11 because that's when they mature and are more responsible to be left at home because 9 your still little and you don't wanna have the worrys of a 9 yr old at home. Plus theres a lotta weirdos out there, so you wanna make sure that you really reallly feel that your 9 yr old should stay home alone. many parents would agree that 9 is still young

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They could but it would be illegal. You can not keep your grand kids with you if their parent(s) want them returned. If you refuse to return them you can be arrested. If you take them without the consent of both parents you can be charged with kidnapping as well.

The first thing is there an order set up by the judge for there to be visitations? If so, and you are not getting the visits with your child then you need to contact the court and file a motion for contempt of the visitation order. They will schedule a hearing and may issue a new order. After repeated times of the other parent denying you visits they can lose custody.

you can't if your minor you'll just have to wait until your both eighteen There are some ways to work around it. In some states you can move out at 17 without parent consent. But since you are BOTH minors it makes it difficult. One of you would have to be 18 in order to sign for an apartment, etc. You would need a job, transportation and able to stay in school. Not all states are like this though. I would suggest asking a police officer what the local laws are.

It all depends on the situation. I suggest you stay with your dad for as long as you can unless he's truly mistreating you. yes as long as there aren't any problems, mental or physical that would prevent proper care for the minor. * No, minors are not allowed to choose with whom they wish to reside. The judge might speak with the child about various issues, such as how the child feels about the school they attend, neighborhood they live in, etc. not about their feelings toward either parent. The judge always makes a custody decision based on the bet interest of the minor child or chldren and not on the preferences of any involved party.

15 year olds:
No more than 40 hours a week during the summer
No more than 20 hours a week during the school year
No more than 3 hours a day on a school night
You cannot work during school hours (even if you are home schooled)
No more than 8 hours a day on weekends or on non-school days (holidays, summer, etc)
You have to have a 30 min non-interrupted meal break after every 4 hrs

You need to contact an attorney or legal aid in your state.

Massachusetts just ruled that child support obligations survive death. If the estate has enough money to continue paying the support, the parent cannot disinherit the minor child to stop child support payments after death.

No. If you owe anything outstanding, even if you are currently paying you will be denied. My fiancee was denied a passport recently. He currently pays $1,500 a month in child support for four children. A lot of this is for back child support that he is trying to catch up on. Even though he has been making these payments for over 5 years, he was still denied a passport. We also didn't get back our application fee, so don't bother.

If you are under 16 it is 11:00 PM and 17 year old get to stay out till 1:00 AM. Then when you turn 18 you don't have a curfew. If you are under 16 it is 11:00 PM and 17 year old get to stay out till 1:00 AM. Then when you turn 18 you don't have a curfew.

I don't believe that there is a law pertaining to kids at home alone that are able to take care of themselves. I'm sure there is something for much younger children(babies, 1, 2 year old etc.) Also I'm sure that leaving kids alone all night long would be look upon poorly. A case would have to be made that it is somehow endangering the child's well being.

As these kids are older, I don't see how that would be the issue.

As for visitation rights, that depends on the state. Anything beyond that is an issue for family court.

I was charged with contributing back in 2004. The maximum penalty then was up to a $1000 fine, a year in jail, or both. I plead guilty and received a $400 fine + court costs ($544.00 total). Mind you this was for Sarpy County. I do not know if other counties are different.

Emancipation laws vary by state, and not all states have an emancipation statute. Check the laws of your specific state. At a minimum, you would have to prove that you are capable of fully supporting yourself without any assistance (which doesn

The Child Support Agency sends a form to the mother asking for details about the child's father, it is compulsory for the mother to give these details. It is also compulsory for the father to pay to support their child, I am not sure if there is a way around it. I am quite sure they don't ask any other relatives.

From About.com

Grandparents in North Carolina may be granted visitation in any order pertaining to custody of a child. See North Carolina General Statutes, Section 50-13.2.

Visitation can be granted after adoption if the adopting party is a a stepparent or relative and if a "substantial relationship" exists between grandparent and grandchild. North Carolina General Statutes, Section 50-13.2A.