Is a family member allowed to represent you in court for child custody?
some have done it, but it's not recommended. see links below ADDED: The questioner does not make clear if they are the parent, or the minor, that is asking the question. If you are the parent - see the above answer - if you are the minor - no, you cannot.
At what age can you legally buy alcohol in New Zealand?
The legal age to drink or purchase alcohol in NZ is 18.
How long does it take to terminate child support order?
With the case backlog, it could take months, so file early. see link below
First if your a young girl at home alone you can start by relaxing. By relaxing i mean getting away from sometimes annoying siblings. All you have to do is get your bathtub running,( If you no how to.) Get some bubble bath and start pouring some in. Flip your hair down, and get it so its in the towel in the fancy spa way. By the way the water should either be warm or hot. Next you get candles and light them. Turn the lights off when your ready to get in the tub. You should also have a radio in the bathroom with like slow romantic music on. In my experience's, you should probably wear a swim suit. Now is your time to relax! Sit in the tub for at least 45 to 1hour. If this doesn't work for you, sorry. This is just what I'd like to do if i were home alone.
Another way is: If you are a girl, paint your toenails and fingernails and do a facemask and just relax. Another thing is find some games on the computer, or take pictures of things outdoors. If you have like a pet dog too, you can teach him\her new tricks! Good luck
What is the curfew for an under 18 year old driver in Massachusetts?
Those under age 18 are subject to Maine's graduated license. For the first 270 days they are prohibited from driving between 1:45 a.m. and 5 a.m. Those that are 18 and older do not have any restricted time.
Can children fly under the age of 18 without and adult?
Typical rules: In the airline industry, children who travel alone and meet certain age requirements are called Unaccompanied Minors. North American Airlines accepts unaccompanied minors with properly completed documentation to fly on its flights provided the child's itinerary does not require a change of aircraft. North American Airlines can only accept an eligible minor for transportation from an individual having proof of guardianship. Eligibility: An unaccompanied minor must be over the age of five and under the age of twelve on the date of the start of travel. Minors between the age of twelve and eighteen are also entitled to special handling if requested by a parent or guardian. Charges: The cost per child is $50.00, [$100 for Accra flights], in addition to the price of the ticket for each travel segment, ($100.00, [$200 for Accra flights], in addition to the ticket price for a round trip ticket purchase). Preparation: Proof of age is required at check-in. The adults who escort Unaccompanied Minors to the airport should be sure to bring the child's birth certificate or other notarized documentation verifying the child's age. Airport Check-in: The parent/guardian accompanying the child will be asked to complete an Unaccompanied Minor Form. Information on the form includes the name, address, and phone number(s) of the persons escorting the child to the airport, and meeting the child on arrival. All items on the Unaccompanied Minor Form must be completed and all travel documentation provided before a child is accepted for travel on North American Airlines. An Unaccompanied Minor Documents Pouch will be prepared for the child during check in. This pouch contains all documents and forms required for the child's travel and should be worn by the child until the person designated on the unaccompanied Minor form accepts custody of the child at the destination. Departure: North American Airlines requires that the parent / guardian accompanying the child to stay with the child until he/she has boarded the aircraft. In addition, after the unaccompanied minors board the aircraft, the adults who escorted them to the airport are required to remain in the departure area until the aircraft has departed the gate and is airborne. Arrival: North American Airlines will not release Unaccompanied Minors to any person other than the individual designated on the form, and photo identification will be required to verify identity. Additionally, the person meeting the Unaccompanied Minor will be required to sign the Unaccompanied Minor Form. For this reason, it is imperative that the Unaccompanied Minor Form contain valid contact telephone numbers at both the departure and arrival cities. Should the Unaccompanied Minor not be bet as stated on the form, North American will take whatever action they consider necessary to ensure the child's safe custody. This may include returning the Unaccompanied Minor to the airport of departure or release to authorities such as child welfare authorities or local police. North American Airlines employees or representatives are not permitted to take Unaccompanied Minors to their homes or to remain with them overnight in a hotel.
What if a parent refuses the other parent visition?
The father may have a legal right to see his daughter. If she doesn't want to see him, in that case, it is a moot point. He can see her, and it's legally enforceable.
However, if he cares enough for the daughter, he may be open to discussing the issue with you, or another adult or a professional of some sort. If there are good reasons why she should notsee her father, then you should be in touch with legal authorities or child protective services.
If he is a good father, then the best thing for her legal guardian to do would be to encourage the daughter to be receptive and open-minded about visiting with him. Also, you might be able to give advice to the father about things that would make a visit more pleasurable.
How old is the child allow to stay home by them self?
this is not a yes or no situation, it comes w many factors and indiana has no actual age, it all is the child. i agree with this if my child is twelve, but acts five, no, it would not even be considered an option.
What is legal smoking age in Georgia?
Georgia does not appear to have a legal smoking age. It has an age at which one can legally purchase tobacco products or have them on one's person and for personal use; it appears that the state permits parents of 'minors' to give tobacco products for personal use to the parents' child when the child is in the parent's home. (Check out the italics, which were provided and not in the Georgia statute.)
The selling of tobacco related objects to 'minors' is seriously regulated in Georgia. Criminal consequences are possible; however, administrative and regulatory consequences are possible also, and huge economic penalties are possible for a violation of the following statute. As a general rule, businesses which sell tobacco products have age requirements posted at the point of sell, and seriously enforce the legal age measurements before selling tobacco products.
Seldom, however, is the prohibition against the purchase of tobacco products by minors enforced against the minors themselves.
16-12-171 Statutes and Session Law TITLE 16. CRIMES AND OFFENSES Chapter 16-12 Offenses Against Health and Morals 16-12-171 Transactions involving cigarettes or tobacco related objects with minors ---- 16-12-171 Transactions involving cigarettes or tobacco related objects with minors. (a)(1) It shall be unlawful for any person knowingly to: (A) Sell or barter, directly or indirectly, any cigarettes or tobacco related objects to a minor; (B) Purchase any cigarettes or tobacco related objects for any minor unless the minor for whom the purchase is made is the child of the purchaser; or (C) Advise, counsel, or compel any minor to smoke, inhale, chew, or use cigarettes or tobacco related objects. (2)(A) The prohibition contained in paragraph (1) of this subsection shall not apply with respect to sale of cigarettes, tobacco products, or tobacco related objects by a person when such person has been furnished with proper identification showing that the person to whom the cigarettes, tobacco products, or tobacco related objects are sold is 18 years of age or older. (B) In any case where a reasonable or prudent person could reasonably be in doubt as to whether or not the person to whom cigarettes or tobacco related objects are to be sold or otherwise furnished is actually 18 years of age or older, it shall be the duty of the person selling or otherwise furnishing such cigarettes or tobacco related objects to request to see and to be furnished with proper identification as provided for in subsection (b) of this Code section in order to verify the age of such person. The failure to make such request and verification in any case where the person to whom the cigarettes or tobacco related objects are sold or otherwise furnished is less than 18 years of age may be considered by the trier of fact in determining whether the person selling or otherwise furnishing such cigarettes or tobacco related objects did so knowingly. (3) Any person who violates this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. (b)(1) It shall be unlawful for any minor to:(A) Purchase, attempt to purchase, or possess for personal use any cigarettes or tobacco related objects. This subparagraph shall not apply to possession of cigarettes or tobacco related objects by a minor when a parent or guardian of such minor gives the cigarettes or tobacco related objects to the minor and possession is in the home of the parent or guardian and such parent or guardian is present; or (B) Misrepresent such minor's identity or age or use any false identification for the purpose of purchasing or procuring any cigarettes or tobacco related objects. (2) A minor who commits an offense provided for in paragraph (1) of this subsection may be punished as follows: (A) By requiring the performance of community service not exceeding 20 hours; (B) By requiring attendance at a publicly or privately sponsored lecture or discussion on the health hazards of smoking or tobacco use, provided such lecture or discussion is offered without charge to the minor; or (C) By a combination of the punishments described in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph. ----
What is the legal age to live alone in California?
The Legal age to be an Adult in California is 18 without exception. Other states may differ but the current law states that once the age of 18 is reached they are a legal adult. This does not mean they can drink, for the legal drinking age is 21. For other legal age requirements type WikiAnswers-legal age for_____.
IF you have a legitimate court order granting you visitation you can enforce it at the mother's home with a police escort. You cannot take them out of the country, however, unless the mother consents or your custody/visitation order states that you can. If you disagree with this you need to file for a custody/visitation hearing in her state and county. You can go to the pro se (meaning to defend yourself) website for her state and do most of it online, you could even have someone you know here stateside file it in court for you to get a hearing, however you NEED to be at the hearing. Your other option would be to hire an attorney in her state and county and she can go to court on your behalf (with some required paperwork) and try to get the order modified. Through personal experience and working with hundreds of court cases I never suggest that you allow a judge to make a decision so serious that will affect your life until your youngest is 18 without you at least giving the judge your side of the story.
Can a father take a child and keep it from the mother when no one has custody?
Do it the legal way and have her served. You will need to file the proper custody paperwork at the courthouse, then wait until she is served. Once she has been served, take the children legally. Get a lawyer and be prepared for a fight.
Yes. Until a custody order has been issued by the court both parents have full rights to their biological child/children. The other parent must be notified of the child's/children's whereabouts and be allowed reasonable visitation. Likewise, as noted, in Washington State the filing of a parenting plan is usually required. As long as the proper procedures are followed the court will not look unfavorably upon either parent. However, it is not in the child's/children's best interest to be removed from the family home unless the circumstances are such that their well-being is in jeopardy.In Pennsylvania is it illegal for a 17 year old to date a 21 year old?
What do you mean by "date"? If you're just talking about going to dinner or to a football game, no problem. If you're planning to take the minor to bed you could get into some really big trouble. Pennsylvania law pertaining to legal age is somewhat convoluted when it is applied to personal relationships. The actual legal age of majority for the state is 21, meaning when a person is no longer considered a minor but an adult. The age of legal sexual consent is 16, but the state retains the right to apply other laws pertaining to relationships between adults and minors, confusing to say the least. There is a "stipulation" in Philadelphia PA.If you are 16 there can not be more than a 4 year difference.
What is the legal age off minors in the UK?
The age of a minor in the UK is anyone under 18 (Scotland is below 16). You can move out if you wish at 16 providing you have a good place to go to and can take care of yourself but if it's not good for you the parents can demand you back. You are not adult until age 18.
Kids with out a family and and living with other kids and adults who help you try to find anther family
What is the legal age to travel alone?
The policy for United is that they may fly beginning at age 5. I don't know that there is a distinct law or rule or regulation that is relevant to this. However, this is the policy for most airlines. You should check with you specific airline. http://www.united.com/page/article/0,6722,1052,00.html
You need to see a lawyer. Look for "Legal Aid" in your state as they offer free or low-cost legal advice.
If someone is the "biological" father, he doesn't adopt the child, it is his child. He is legally obligated (in the USA) to provide support (money) for the child's needs. The only exception is if the mother was married to another man at the time of the birth, then legally the husband is considered the baby's father (even if everyone knows and admits that the other man is the baby's biological father).
If you're asking whether the biological father can be forced to take care of the child in his own house, the answer is "no" he can give up his parental rights to the child.
If you're asking whether the biological father can take the child away from the mother and her boyfriend/husband, the answer is "maybe" if he can PROVE to a court that the baby's mother is unfit and he (the biological father) is a better parent.
If the father WANTS to be involved in the baby's life even though the mother has a new boyfriend/husband, the father MUST be allowed to have visitation with his child. Not allowing him to see the child may cause the courts to consider the mother not fit to raise the child.
Again, GET LEGAL ADVICE from a lawyer.
This depends on a number of factors. The age of a child has a lot to do with parental rights. The divorce or separation degree may already have specific information about this topic. It would be best to hire an attorney or mediator to help work this out for you.
How do you respond or answer to a petition for grandparent visitation?
You will typically go into mediation and try to come to an agreement. if an agreement cannot be reached it is brought before a judge. If both parties still refuse to come to some kind of agreement it will go to pre-trial.
Does the mother have to marry the father in order for the baby to have his last name at birth?
me and my husband were married, but had only been married for a month. and when the baby was born i still hadnt changed my last name, but i could just write down what i wanted. I dont know if they would except it if his name is not on the birth cirtificate as well so make sure his name is there. but i know plenty of cases where the mother has a different last name then the child because they never got it changed. I didnt have to show proof of our marriage either so i dont think it matters you should be fine. i had my baby in nevada, and the other cases im aware of are in california.
How old do you have to be to be left home alone?
Legally leaving home before age 18 is called emancipation. Emancipated minors are free from any obligation to remain physically with their parents - but their parents no longer have any legal or financial responsibility for them.
Generally, there are three ways to get emancipated: marriage, joining the military or petitioning a court. Most states require parental permission for marriage before a certain age. Joining the military requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Successfully petitioning the court typically requires the applicant to show financial support, adequate living arrangements and a plan to complete secondary education,
The minimum age for emancipation varies from state-to-state. In most states, the minimum legal age to leave home is 16. In California, the minimum age to apply for emancipation is 14.
NOTE: Even when emancipated, the teenager does not have all the rights and responsibilities of an adult. He or she cannot vote or buy alcohol or tobacco products.
i believe that you can leave home when you are 18 years of age unless you get emancipated which you have to go to court and have it be approved by a judge then you can do what you want.
Who has better chance of child custody - mother or dad?
If this refers to the unborn child the laws of the state where the child is born would apply. Generally the unmarried mother regardless of her age has full automatic custody of the child except under extraordinary circumstances. If the mother is unmarried and the father wishes to share custody he must first establish paternity (usually through DNA testing), even though he claims to be the father.
He can always ask the courts to stop you from moving, however you are under no obligation to do something just because he asks. The court must agree with him and give the mandate that you remain in your state. If you have legitimate reasons for wanting to move to another state and are not just trying to get the children away from him the court will most likely not award his request. However, if you are just being vindictive against him, or the court believes that you are, you might be prevented from moving.
AnswerYes, and it depends on the judge and your state how they handle it. It is usually allowed if it is for a valid reason such as new and BETTER employment or if, married again, your spouse has to relocate.However, if the court views it as an attempt to move as far away from their Dad as possible, his injunction will be approved.
AnswerIf you have full custody of the children you must notify the court where the custodial order was issued of you intention of moving. The father will be notified and if he so chooses he will be given the opportunity to present arguments as to why the move should not be allowed.It is very rare for a judge to refuse a custodial parent's request to relocate.What generally happens is, visitation arrangements will be modified to allow the non-custodial parent equal opportunity for seeing the children. For example, rather than weekends the order might be changed to holidays, birthdays, school vacation (if applicable) and so forth.
The burden of visitation will still remain on the non-custodial parent as to travel expenses and related issues unless the couple agree otherwise. Any relocation will not change the terms of an existing child support order.