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Children and the Law
The law has a special place for children and minors. This topic covers the laws designed to protect children from abuse.
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Once custody has been determined by a court it would take another court order to change that arrangement. The court may listen to a child's request to change custody but it is under no obligation to modify the custody order at the child's request. The court would be looking for an appropriate reason to order a change in custody such as the custodial parent being unfit and the change being in the best interest of the child.
A child is free to decide which parent to live with in every state once they have reached eighteen years of age.
What is the law for opposite sex siblings sharing a room in Tennessee?
There are not laws that pertain to such.
It is assumed that the parent(s) or adult caregiver(s) will take whatever steps necessary to preserve the safety and privacy of all minor children in their care.
ANOTHER ANSWERYou should not be so concerned about the law; you should concern yourself with what is APPROPRIATE. Consider the age of the children, the maturity level, the supervision, functaional level, (versus the DISFUNCTIONAL level), and a whole host of other issues. If it feels appropriate, and there are no problems concerning the sharing of a bedroom, then it should not be a problem. As the first answer brings up, it is the adults responsibility to ensure the safety and well being of children in their care. If it doesn't feel right, it probably isn't. Err on the side of safety and use your best judgment. If you're not sure, ask other parents you know how THEY handle sharing a room. HOPE THIS~HELPS. <<
Now, the person who answered above mentioned the safety and well being of our children but when you have to choose between putting 2 opposite sex children in 1 room or moving to an area that would potentially be putting them at other risks, for the sake of another room, which option do we choose.....?!
In Illinois, no - the court will simply terminate your obligation if the DNA test shows what you apparently think it's going to show. I suspect other States have similar laws.
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Is it illegal for a baby to be in the front seat of a two seater car?
It depends on where you live, and how old the child is. For example if you lived in Canada then the child would have to be 10 and older, but in the United States I think it's 12 years old when a child can sit in the front seat, but many people obied that law. In some cases when the car only has 2 seats (two in the front) the parent or guardian has no choice but to let the child sit at the front.
Can a mother share a bedroom with her 12 yr old son?
Depends on which country. I would have thought the arrangement was undesireable, unless the 6 y o has particular sleeping problems.
What are babysitting laws in Wisconsin?
the most important rule is that the baby is safe. i have been babysitting scince i was 11 and i am good at it. you want emergency numbers of course.
Can a 17 year old legally move out of parents house in WA state?
The age of majority in WV is 18, so until you reach that age Mom and Dad have the right to decide where you live. WV will allow 'a child over the age of 16' to petition for emancipation. You must show 'good cause' that emancipation should be granted and that you are capable of providing for yourself.
Yes. * Maybe. The relative would have to request an investigation from the department of children and family services in the state where the child resides. If the investigation warrants the child being removed from the family home the relative can then petition the court for guardianship rights.
What are parents responsibilities toward 18 year old who moved out?
I would think at 17 with your consent it would be ok. If not report them as a runaway. * If the parents consent to the move but do not petition the court to be relieved of their parental obligations they are still legally and financially responsible for the minor until he or she reaches the age of 18. If the minor leaves without permission the parents should file an absentee minor report with the local authorities.
Can i file charges against non custodial parent for taking child out of state?
You can but I don't believe it will get you anywhere. It would be nice if plans were told to you for this outing. I have taken my daughter out of state for the day going to KC Worlds of Fun. My ex was none too pleased when she was told about this and that I should have mentioned my plans to her as she ultimately is responsible for my daughter as the custodial parent. If the Non-Custodial parent takes the child out of state without bringing the child back this is kidnapping and by all means press charges. To have a crime commited one must break the law, if a divorce decree states that the non-custodial parent can not take the child across state lines then they are at fault. Besides this there is no fault as long as the non-custodial follows the visitation schedule as in the decree. If you have no decree certain papers should be drawn up dictating the allowances of the visitation and the non-custodial parent will have to answer this petition. You have to protect yourself get a lawyer and get it in front of a Judge that's the only way you will have any legal standing when it comes to this matter. Do not use words in the decree such as reasonable as this gives to much leeway.(Such as reasonable time). This word in the decree will open up too much discussion, trust me I know.
How long is a piece of string?
Kids need love they can believe in
Perameters they must stay in
Guidance that they can believe in
Basically you can only blame yourself and the other parent. You created him/her and you taught him/her how to behave and also have to teach how not to behave. Sometimes there can be mental issues like ADHD behind it and then you need medication and alternative ways of teaching them things.
Yes. He should have had his wife start the procedures to sponsor his citizenship when they got married. If she knew he was illegal, she, too, could face criminal charges for housing an illegal alien. Since no illegal can enter into a legally binding contract, the marriage may not be legal either.
Can a pregnant 15-year-old move out of their parents' home in Michigan?
No, pregnancy does not confer emancipation on a minor, nor does it supercede the legal age of majority for the state which is 18. If the situation is creating difficulties in the family home and/or the minor's parents choose not to support her, they or the minor should contact Michigan Department of Human Resources for assistance. Call the local area office or the main office at 517-373-2035 or e-mail dhsweb@michigan.gov or visit the website http://www.michigan.gov/dhs for information and/or help.
Yes they can. Depending on what state you are in, the legal age has changed from 18 to 17. 17 year olds are considered an adult in Georgia. Not sure of any other state, then they can do what they want. Not in the sense that the police can come and take the minor into custody and return them to the custodial parent. Before action can be taken the custodial parent will either need to file a report with the police that the child is a victim of parental abduction (it is not relevant if the child went willingly). Or the custodial parent will have to file a petition with the court to have the child returned to their custody, in which case the other parent will likely be charged with a contempt of a court order. In regards to Georgia amending the age of majority law to seventeen, that is not quite correct. Georgia has taken the same action that several states have, in that they have amended the juvenile code to designate a seventeen years old as an "adult". This gives the court the power to have said "adult" adjudicated on the same level for most criminal infractions. It also gives the court the power to grant early emancipation rights to those individuals who meet the specified criteria. Therefore, the actual legal age of majority still remains at eighteen (18).
That will be a matter for the court to decide. There are serious issues that need to be addressed, the least of which is the validity of child support payments. However, the parent who is under an child support order must continue to pay until the court modifies or dismisses the order. The legal avenue is, for the father of the fifteen year old to file a petition to have the support order amended. The facts of the situation will be brought to the attention of the court and there could be some serious consequences relating to the circumstances.
If a minor runs away while on probation what will happen when they turn 18?
Probation is a legal issue and has nothing to do with age. You have FAILED to complete your court-imposed sentence for your crime! If you were given a sentence of five years probation when you were 17 and ran away, you will still be a fugitive from justice when you turn 19. It's not worth spending the rest of your life in and out of jail for one stupid crime go back and face the music. It's inevitable that you'll be caught someday, and just like Murphy's Law, it will always occur at the worst possible time and the worst possible moment. You will remain a fugitive from justice long after your probation would have ended.
What is the legal age a child can be left at home alone in Virginia?
Only two states have legislated a specific age to leave a child home alone, Illinois and Maryland. Generally speaking, the child must be safe, must feel safe, and know how to take care of themselves in an emergency. Most places believe that 12 or 13 is okay to leave home alone for a couple of hours during daylight hours. There are very few states in the U.S. with legal minimum ages for children home alone, but many state agencies have published guidelines. Georgia, Illiniois, Maryland and Oregon are a few of the states with specific ages mentioned in their laws.
12 years of age appears to be the most common recommendation. Below in Related Links is an article entitled Home Alone Children Legal Age Limits state by state comparison with references.
One guideline from a California child welfare representative suggests that 8 year olds and over can be left at home for a brief amount of time(such as just after school). The most common statement is that a child's maturity should be the determining factor and not just age.
Where does mac dre's daughter go to school?
Her name is Summer Young And She goes to Steele Canyon High School In spring valley California
What is the legal age to babysit in TN?
I live in Smyrna, TN. Parents can legally bind you to their rules until you are 18 years old. * A minor who is pregnant or has a child is not considered automatically emancipated in the State of Tennessee. As stated previously the legal age of majority is applicable and that age is 18.
Can a dad take the children to girlfriend's house without the mother's consent?
It depends on the mother's opinion on the relationship. If the mother approves of the relationship, the father might as well take their children. But it is always safe that the mother knows where their kids are.
Why would a child shy away if being abused?
A child who is abused by a parent feels confused, sad, depressed and has little control in their lives and doesn't understand what they have done wrong. They seldom will play with their peers; their grades slip if they are going to school and they may become sullen, moody and stay indoors most of the time (often because the abusive parents refuses to let them out of the house.) They try to please their abuser hoping that they will be loved as they should be, but no amount of pleasing will change their abuser's wrath. If the child is sexually abused by a stranger or family member they feel ashamed, afraid to tell anyone and live a life of constant turmoil which follows them into their adult life.
What is the age of concent in Ohio?
it depends on the ages of the people. They MUST be over the age of 15, however, if one of the partners is 18 or older, ther other partner must be 17. So if two 15 year olds decided to have to sex in colorado, that would be perfectly legal. However if one was 19 and another was 16, that would be illegal in Colorado. Keep in mind, that every state has differt laws. Even traveling citizens have different laws (these are really weird {you can have sx as yound as twelve, as long as the prtners are one year age apart, otherwise 16}). Then military person ell are different so be careful of what you do where! This is purely information I hope u don't use this to have sex at 15!!
Added: The age of consent to sex in Colorado is 15 years of age for both males and females.
However, the age of legal emancipation is another matter altogether and is set at an older age.
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It is a requirement of law to send a child to school and if that is not done then the parent can be taken to court and fined or imprisoned. The child should be made aware of this as it could mean being taken into care.
Can an unwed mother deny visitation to the father in Missouri?
In Missouri an unwed mother has all the rights to the child until paternity is established. However, she also has all the responsibility. That means that she cannot ask for child support either, until paternity is established. She can deny visitation, but she can't get support. Once the father establishes paternity he can asks for the same rights and responsibilities as a married parent. If mom won't help dad establish paternity, he can go to the child support agency and ask them to help him establish paternity.
Can minors get tattooed in Wisconsin with parents consent?
HFS 173.05 Patrons
(1) LIMITATIONS. . . .
(b) Minors. 3. No person under 18 years of age may be tattooed except by a physician in the course of the physician's professional practice, as permitted under s. 948.70 (3), Stats.
