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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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How old do you have to be to legally move out of your parents' house in Colorado?

there are some 17 graduates out of school that have jobs and live on their own. i haven't heard of a cop hunting someone down that has a full time job and finished with high school. some over protective, controlling parents might put up a fuss but nothing would really come of it . the teenager is working, has transportation, roomates. parents don't have a chance on getting that teenager back home.

I'm a teen mom that wants to emancipatied to my mom how will i do that?

I AM A 16 YEAR OLD MOM AND I LIVE WITH MY PARENTS AND CAN NOT STAND THEIR RULES. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT I NEED TO DO TO BE TAKEN OUT OF THEIR HOME AND BE CONSIDERED AN ADULT. I HAVE NO FINANCIAL STABILITY , NO STEADY PLACE TO STAY OTHER THAN FRIENDS, I HAVE NO CAR , NO WAY TO SUPPORT MY SELF OR MY CHILD, AND I'M NOT IN SCHOOL. PLEASE HELP ME.

Why do child labor laws still exist today?

child labor laws are important because there is need for the society to protect children against exploitation when they are trying to earn extra income for survival. the International Labor Organization is one of the most primal organization that formulated laws that protected children from exploitation and poor wages by the employees in the turn of the 20th century. The laws are universally acceptable and there is need to ensure that the children also grow up to be responsible citizens who are also healthy. poor working conditions can be detrimental either physically or psychologically to a growing mind. child labour laws set up the limits of acceptable jobs that can be done by children of different ages. Further it can provide an elaborate definition for what constitutes as child abuse and labor in hazardous environments for children in general. It is also important to note that children by right are supposed to be protected from all kinds of abuse and exploitations which can occur in the work place. it is hence a means of empowering children from bad people with cruel intentions. child labor laws also varies with different societal backgrounds and the intensity of the implimentation varies with the governments abilityto finace education and facilities that will assist the citizens to implement the rule in general. compare a case study of child labour laws in India and USA. what makes the idian system fail in protecting its minor citizens from exploitation i the work force?

Is a child who was adopted after the biological father signed over parental rights entitled to any of the biological father's estate?

If you live in the US (and without knowing the state) generally speaking, adoptive or biological is irrelevant. If there's a will and the child is not named, the child gets nothing, unless they can successfully contest the legality of the will (which takes a strong case).

What percent should a noncustodial parent pay in child support In Florida?

That is a huge catagory. A couple concepts are that both parents are generally expected to work full time, if able and unless this conflicts with child care, and provide financially for children. Waiving of child support is very difficult, because it is the right of the child. Generally there is a Income Deduction Order. Generally, if the paying parent has more than 40% of overnights, the child support is drastically effected.

What other options are there besides jail-16-year-olds that commit a crime?

House arrest or paying for what they have done by working at the place they robbed for instance.

Why do kids like to steal?

That is because that kid can't afford it or their parents won't let them have it, so they decide to just take it, plus some little kids think the shops are a place to take stuff and bring them home to play with. not every toddler knows about money, and that taking stuff off the shelves without paying for it is against the law.

Is a certificate of live birth the same as a birth certificate?

Yes. In the United States there are some 14,000 different forms of birth certificates depending on where and when you were born. These certificates are all called "birth certificates" in common usage, but are frequently titled other ways such as "Certificate of Birth," "Certificate of Live Birth," "Birth Record," "Certification of Birth," "Birth Registration Notice," etc.

As long as it is certified by the State that issued it then it is legally a birth certificate.

Hospitals often offer souvenir certificates that contain the baby's footprints and other information, but these hospital certificates carry no legal weight and are not sufficient to get a drivers license or passport with. Only state issued and certified certified birth certificates carry any legal weight in the United States.

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Maybe. If the Certificate of Live Birth originated in a hospital or governmental agency charged with recording births, then it would be the same. More often, however, a Certificate of Live Birth is NOT a Birth Certificate. The data from Birth Certificates or other documents generally prepared by hospitals but also from other governmental bodies is transcribed into a computer database and COLBs are generated from that information. While COLBs are generally accepted in lieu of the BC, it is not always the same thing.

How can you trick your parents into letting you stay home from school?

Tell them your schlong is taking you hostage, and it's using a schlong shaped knife, which in the long run, yeah, just go to school. Don't put your schlong through this process otherwise it will fall off. Trust me, been there.....done that ;3

Can you leave the state with your children without informing their father?

It depends on the terms of your custody agreement. Read the fine print on the paperwork you received from the court, it should be stated in there. If in doubt, contact a lawyer! If you're agreement requires his permission and you do not obtain it, ignorance of the stipulation is not an excuse and you may not only put yourself at risk for criminal charges on parental kidnapping, but you may put yourself at risk for a change in the custody agreement to your detriment.

Is a pregnant seventeen year old emancipated once pregnant or has to get emancipated?

There is no such status as medically emancipated. A minor female bearing a child has no bearing on her underage status. A minor becomes emancipated by: Being granted emancipation rights through the court of jurisdiction and marriage.

It means you are the only one deciding regarding your health when you are pregnant. No one can tell you what to do regarding the pregnancy or the child when he/she is born. You are the only one who decides.

What is the minimum legal age to stay home alone in California?

Legal Age 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 which provides a guideline listing by state. A California agency representative suggests that 8 year olds and over can be left at home for up to several hours (usually after school before a parent gets home from work). This site also provides a state by state comparison with references.

How old can a child be to decide what parent to live with in Maryland?

I believe the laws are in every state that you can leave home at 17.only if you are pregnant,or already have a child.some states consider you as an adult at that time.but check the laws in your state to be exact.I'm pretty sure I'm right.

Can a custodial parent move 600 miles away without consent from courts or other parent even if in same state?

Unless you have a divorce agreement which specifically states that you cannot move to a different location without the consent of the other parent, then yes, you are free to move.

Do step parents pay medical expenses for step children?

It varies from family to family. Usually the biological parents take care of medical expenses, but sometimes the stepparent is just in a better position, is a primary caretaker, or simply feels they want to step up to the plate for a child.

Can a stepfather adopt his wife's child without consent of child's father if he has not paid child support?

Once a person adopts a child, they are now the 'parent' or owner of the child. The biological parents would no longer be financially responsible. though both of the biological parents would have to sign the proper adoption documents for this to happen.

Can a father with no legal custody have to consent to mother leaving state with child?

  • If there is joint custody of the child then the father should be told by the mother where she is going with the child and for how long. If the mother wants to live in another State the courts will have to decide visitation rights. Example: The father has may have the child one or two weeks during the summer; possibly Christmas or alternative Christmas', etc. If the father does not have joint custody then the mother can leave with the child to another State without his permission, but to be fair to the child the father should be informed unless the father has a criminal record; drugs, etc., and is an unfit father.

Can you leave a foster child home alone?

It would be essentially the same as if the child were your own: it depends on the age of the child and if the child is responsible enough to be left unsupervised, and how long he or she will be unsupervised. It is generally, not recommended, though, to leave a child under the age of 11 years.

Can you leave 16 year old alone if you go abroad for 2 weeks?

Legally, laws about this, if there are any, would vary from state to state. Ultimately, this would be decided by the 15-year-old's parents, and it is not so much a question of "can" as it is "should" and "Is it wise" to allow a 15-year-old to stay home alone for two weeks. The answer to that is an emphatic "NO!" While it is fine to allow them to stay home alone for short periods of time, two weeks is simply too long to leave them alone to take care of themselves day in and day out.

How can you get your ex husband to sign over his parental rights?

In the US a biological parent cannot be forced to relinquish his or her rights to their children, it must be done voluntarily. The court can permanently terminate the rights of a parent in cases of child abuse and/or neglect and in very rare instances if the state in which the minor child/children reside has an applicable "abandonment" statute.

What can you do if you pay hundreds of dollars a month in child support but the mother has not been allowing you to see your kids for more than a year?

take her court and get visitation rights.

if there is already an order for visitaion make sure you mark it on a calander time and .then take her for contempt and she can loose custody for withholding...otherwise w/ no visitation schedule not alot at this time...unless you were awarded vistiation w/ no specfic times ect then you can still hold her in contempt