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Can me being 13 date an 18 year old?

No. Just no. The issues about you are really parenting issues. But the real problem is what will happen to your boyfriend. His life will be destroyed. First, he'll be locked up in a state prison for lots of years. He will be treated badly there there because the charge is rape of a minor. Rape means that you are too young to consent and so even if you say yes, it still means no. Then, when he gets out of prison, he will be a registered sex offender for the rest of his life. That...

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Do i have to be separated before I file for divorce

Not unless you want to file on the grounds of separation for over one year. You do not have to live apart for any other ground. It is also possible to negotiate a separation agreement before one of you moves out, and have it become the divorce agreement after you have been apart for a year.

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My wife and I have been living seperated for 2 years in NYC . what do we need to do to finalize a divorce

One of you can file for an uncontested divorce, which is the easiest and least expensive way to go. You can select from whatever of the grounds fit you, but separation for more than a year seems easiest. If you have no children under 18, a simple separation agreement can be worked out and filed. If you have children, If you have children under 18, you will have to agree on custody, visitation and child support (there are legal guidelines for child support). It should not be hard or...

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NY criminal code what are the procedures and consequences for petty larceny

If you have not yet pleaded guilty, you should not do so yet. You need to talk with a lawyer. If you were arraigned in NY county, you had a lawyer at least for arraignment, and you should first try to contact that person. If this is a first offense, you should not have a criminal conviction, especially if you are doing community service or making restitution. If you can make restitution a part of the plea agreement, you will have a way to negotiate with Sephora; they should not be able to...

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Custodian stole money from Uniform Gift for Minor account

I've seen criminal charges filed under similar circumstances, and I don't advise it. It does not generally get treated seriously in the criminal court if it comes up in the course of a divorce, and it harms your divorce case sometimes to take action like that against your spouse. You say your daughter is 20, which means she is no longer a minor. I don't know from your question if the money was removed before or after your daughter turned 18, and I also can't tell what the money was used...

Speeding/Traffic Ticket

I can't tell you from the information given if this is reportable to credit bureaus, but you have a more serious potential problem. These may, depending on where you are, convert to warrants, and if you are stopped again for any reason those warrants may come up and you could be taken in immediately on those warrants. You should check on the status of all your tickets and violations.

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Are police child protection allowed to enter your home without a warrant

Yes, it's over the top. And yes, it's legal. If a complaint is made, or there is reason to believe there might be neglect or abuse, the child protection authorities have the legal right to enter your house and check on the circumstances. If an investigation continues, your cooperation will be assessed as part of the process. You might want to contact a local lawyer who specializes in family/child law for advice.

Should I get an attorney after being charged with falsifying information about my carjacking

First, I'm not a lawyer in MO, but this is an answer that would apply anywhere. YES. IMMEDIATELY. In addition, you should not make any more statements to the police or anyone else. Good luck.