http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers-search/child-abuse.html Avvo.com - Child Abuse Questions http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/how-do-i-fix-this-problem--168883.html I was with a girl when she was 16. Her parents did not like me and waited until my 18th birthday to call the police on me and they charged me with CHILD ABUSE LESSER OF LEWD BATTERY, and come to find out that they lied to the courts and told them that she was 14. I just need to know how I can take care of this charge so that I can get a job and be able to do things like normal people. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 12:54:28 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/abusive-boyfriend-168803.html I lived with my boyfriend and has a child with him. Lately he always comes home drunk and mad, yelling, throwing and breaking things in front of me. But recently he hit me beacuse he was so drunk. I am illegal here, if he hurt me again what are my rights? I am afraid i will get deported and they take my child away from me if i call the police if things happen again. Please advise....Thanks! Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:58:35 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/granparents-visitation-rights-168632.html HI, I'm located in Mass and have recntly ennterd into an open adoptin with my wife niece to become the parents of her 3 yr old duughter, the 3 yr old was taken by the state after she had been serverly injured,the grandparents where the mother and the 3yr old lived where not concedired for placement do to findings by the department of Family and Children. The open adoption with the Mother and Father allows them visitaion,but provides no visitation for the granparents who want to see her however, my wife and I feel its not in thebest interst of the child due to the abuse that took place while living with the same granparent, which leads to the question <What rights do the maternal grandparents have? Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:01:39 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/i-live-in-indiana--can-i-press-charges-for-false-c-168583.html My wives ex husband has called child protection services on me at least 4 times in the last 6 years for abuse or molestation. The cases have been dropped everytime. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:33:57 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/florida-laws-on-dating-a-minor-168433.html I am 16 and dating a guy who will be nineteen in a few months. My mom is actually the one who set us up, so parental consent isn't an issue. I just want to make sure he won't get into any legal trouble. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 13:13:49 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/can-i-get-custody-of-my-14-year-old-brother-168357.html Our father is abusive physically and emotionally. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:55:50 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/my-friend-is-17-and-pregnant--does-she-have-a-lega-168230.html My friend is 17 and pregnant, Does she have a legal right to keep the baby? Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:50:29 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/can-i-have-my-child-ren--visitation---custody-chan-168217.html Daughter (14) has had 2 physical altercations w/ mthr this year. 2nd lead to her leaving home few days ago. She is w/ me, w/ mthrs consent until things calm down. 6yrs ago made report to sheriif about physical abuse to daughter. Pic's taken, was told case to be left open if incident happens again. Mthr has moved 7 times in 7 yrs, kids have been to 4 different schools, no stability. I have moved 1 time in same time. Mthr verbally abusive & physically abusive to kids, has brkn order of dropping kids off 4 times, police told me take high road, and just file report. Am not included in emergency card info. at kids school. I am not given phone # or adress when she has moved, even when told to by judge. Child services been at her home 3 times, 2 me, 1 by daughters school. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:02:47 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/child-sexual-abuse-allegations-when-both-parties-w-168175.html I was recently accused by my younger brother of sexually abusing him when we were younger. According to him when this all happened we were both minors. Now the pennsylvania children and youth division is accusing me of being a sexual predator and has even been able to get several court orders against me preventing me from residing with or having contact with ANY minor child or risk criminal prosecution. According to one of the court orders I am not allowed to set foot into my parent's home.Can they legally do this.Also do I have any basis to challenge them in court for damages? Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:04:08 PST http://www.avvo.com/legal-answers/what-does-a-biological-parent-need-to-win-back-cus-168129.html Bio mother has a past of drug abuse and jail time for other crimes Bio mother lost custody of a older child. Current children are young and are living with maternal aunt. Family Member had temporary custody when the children were younger. Mother completed requirements, won children back, and resumed drug use. Family Member was granted permanent guardianship when children were 5 years old. Mother has no rights and all visitations are short and at Family Member's discretion. Biological mother has been clean for almost 2 years, and has hired an attorney to seek custody of the children. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:03:51 PST