Children and the Law

Laws differ between states. If the support is court ordered, then he can lose his drivers license and/or be put in jail. He MUST pay the court ordered amount and if he doesn't make enough, he needs to get another job. Most states can attach his wages. Remarriage has no bearing on child support. But will have on spousal support. Laws differ between states. If the support is court ordered, then he can lose his drivers license and/or be put in jail. He MUST pay the court ordered amount and if he doesn't make enough, he needs to get another job. Most states can attach his wages. Remarriage has no bearing on child support. But will have on spousal support.

The mother is the legal guardian from birth and can give the child any name she wants but she can not sign for the father on the birth certificate. He have to sign it and if she was below age of consent when the child was conceived he can go to prison for statutory rape.

The first thing you need to do is get a paternity test preferably a DNA. Even if you are positive, the court will want solid proof. Family Court is concerned with what is in the best interest of the child. And doesn't view him/her as a possession that can be "given" to anyone.

The first thing you have to do is establish paternity. But you can't "make" the father sign over his parental rights. He has the right to be a part of the child's life (unless the court deems him unfit, and even then he would likely have the right to supervised visits with the child) just as he has the obligation to financially support the child. If the father does want to terminate his parental rights and you agree to that, then you also give up the right to pursue him for child support.

Is he actually the father, or are you planning to commit paternity fraud?

You have to be very smart in order to work some of the children in this world. You have to be paitent,gently and very nice to them to understand them and put yourself in there shoes sometimes. You have to be very smart in order to work some of the children in this world. You have to be paitent,gently and very nice to them to understand them and put yourself in there shoes sometimes.

If you were an active partner in the home when the child was adopted then of course you need to pay child support. Stop looking for loop holes. Your signature on an adoption is just as much a lifetime commitment to care for that child as is the act of procreating with your wife. Be a man and pay up. It is after all CHILD SUPPORT. They need you.

Assuming "disown" means the parent wants to give up his or her obligation to a minor child, then it is sometimes possible.

The parent wanting to voluntarily give up parental rights can file a Termnation of Parental Rights petition in the probate court in the county and state where they live.

If "disown" means to leave the child out of one's will then of course it is possible. There aren't laws which force anyone upon their demise to leave assets or property to children or other persons.

The exception being property that automatically reverts to a surviving spouse under state marital law.

Yes Lasers are illegal because there is a law about it that a kid killed himself and now they are illegal

In the of 10 the children can stay alone

The court would only consider hearing the "forced into an act" claim if the male can prove beyond a doubt that he was literally held captive and his life was in jeopardy. If the mother chooses to file for child support and the alledged father contests the suit, the court will order a paternity test. The results of the test will determine if the male will be financially obligated. Other issues such as the possible coercion, deception, etc. by the female would not be relevant. Actually, the man's life doesnt have to be endangered for sex to be considered forced. That is like saying only female rape victims' whose lives were theatened were actually raped. If he didnt consent it is rape. And a man is not legally responsible for a child if the woman raped him. also, in certain states he could sue her for "stealing" his sperm

Yes your parents would have to go through the juvenile court system first, in my state it is called a C.I.N.S or child in need of services. Once that is put in place certain limits are set ie; what time you have to be home at night, that you must attend school etc. Under this order if you ran away you would be violating the C.I.N.S so a warrant would be put out. If there is not any type of juvenile court involvement a warrant is not issued for running away atleast in my state, your state may be different.

If you are reported missing, then yes. You will be entered into NCIC, a national crime database and a bolo (be on the lookout for) notice will be put out to area officers. If located, you will be brought home. * Only if the parents file a report. An absentee minor is designated as one whose whereabouts is known, in this type of case the parents would need to get a court order for a minor who is at least 17, unless that person is considered to be in an unsuitable enviroment. A missing person report is treated differently, the authorities are notified to watch for the minor but they will not conduct an active search unless foul play is indicated or a court order is issued. Leaving home is NOT a criminal offense it is considered a status violation of a minor. The minor would not be entered into the NCIC as he or she has not committed a crime.

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.

Depends on the state and country, but in the eyes of the United State government, anyone below the age of 18.

Some states within the U.S. however, consider minors age 17 or 16 and below.

yes if you have parents consent you can move out at 17

As far as I know he can be added to it as long as he has DNA evidence proving he's the father, but I'm sure the longer he waits the worse his chances are of getting approval from a judge, especially if the mother is fighting against it. In the state where i live, signing the birth certificate does not automatically give the child the father's last name either, but it does indebt him to pay child support if the mother decides to collect it. Things like this vary from state to state, your best bet is to speak with an attorney. Showing any proof of regulary paid childsupport (it's best to write a check to the mother with the child's name and "child Support" on the "for" line, and keep bank records as proof) helps as well. If there are any photos of you and the child together, especially photos of you rendering care to the child (feeding, bathing, changing, reading to, etc,)it could help. It shows you are a concerned, involved and loving parent, just like childsupport does. This will help win the approval of a judge. I don't believe a judge can keep you off of a child's birth certificate unless the mother can prove you were abusive and neglectful, and probably not even then, although he/she can discontinue visitation in that case, but a judge can prolong the process if he/she doesn't think you are wanting to be on the birth certificate for the right reasons. Also I'm not sure if the father can "sign" at a later date, but he can be "listed".

The court order designates the terms under which the child support is to be paid. Even if there is an obvious violation of the stated terms the obligated parent may not, of their own accord, cease to make the required payments. Any changes to a court order must be done through the proper procedures as mandated by the laws of the state where the order was originally issued. The safest option would be to obtain legal advice before taking any action.

No but she can file a motion of objection or opposition and let the courts take it from there. You cannot "refuse" any court proceedings or you will be held in contempt of court.

Yes.

Regardless of the state's compulsory education laws, any person under the age of 18 needs the consent of parents, guardian or the court.

By the book: Maximum 1 year loss of driver's license, up to 12 months in jail, up to $2500 in fines.

Generally, a guilty verdict will entail loss of driver's license for 6 months - 1 year, no jail time, $500 fine.

If this is first offense, you might be offered ASAP classes, probation for a year and loss of license, no fines. Record will be dropped upon successful completion of probation.

Also in VA - you might ask for a restricted license which will allow a person to legally drive to and from work only while license is considered suspended for all other purposes.

French kids have to start school at age 6. Most of them already to kindergarten (called l'école maternelle : 'the motherly school') starting at age between 2 and 3.

If a bar serves food as well as alcohol, a minor may be in the bar with a parent or guardian. If it is just a bar that does not serve anything other than alcohol, they cannot be in there at all.

In the US, no. You have to wait until the child is born.

None. A child that age should always be supervised.