Written by attorney Matthew Wallin, about 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
The right to seal your juvenile record is available in most juvenile cases, with certain exceptions. Laws vary from state to state so be sure to check with your local juvenile court for the correct... more
Written by attorney Gabrielle Tetreault, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Purpose of Juvenile Dependency Court: . The Juvenile Dependency Court is a branch of the Superior Court which hears cases involving neglected and/or abused children under eighteen years of age. The... more
Written by attorney Jacquelyn Tomlinson, about 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Adoptions can be a very rewarding area of law to practice. There are a few things that someone who is looking into an adoption proceedingneeds to know. First off, the Probate Courts of Alabama have... more
Written by attorney Roland Tiemann, about 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
Police Contact with Juveniles. The police do not have to have parental consent or permission to talk to a juvenile. A juvenile is supposed to invoke his rights to remain silent and to request his/... more
Written by attorney Stuart Reich, 9 months ago. STAFF PICK
In the absence of DREAM Act passage, President Obama has ordered Deferred Action for people who were were brought to the U.S. as children and have no legal status in the U.S. The idea is to help... more
Written by attorney Robert Miller, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
The Initial Detention Hearing. After your child is arrested, his or her case goes through several phases. Initially, there will be a detention hearing. At the hearing will be a juvenile probation... more
Written by attorney Keith Bruno, over 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
Arrest/Investigation. The first step is the investigation of a crime and, if the facts warrant, an arrest. The target of the investigation should not participate in the investigation without first... more
Written by attorney Richard Ackerman, almost 4 years ago. STAFF PICK
This guide is designed to help you cope with the issues which come up once a child has been taken from the home by CPS on allegations of general neglect, alleged sexual abuse, physical injury, or... more
Written by attorney Dominic Pang, over 3 years ago. STAFF PICK
What is a CHINS?. A CHINS action is a civil proceeding used by the juvenile court to get a child to conform his or her behavior to certain rules. CHINS stands for "child in need of services".... more
Written by Avvo Staff, 2 months ago. STAFF PICK
Age of consent laws determine the minimum age in which youngsters are legally able to consent to sexual activity. Although the age of consent varies from state to state, it is always between 16 and... more
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