What is the difference between sex offender, sex preditor, and child molester?

Of the terms that you asked about, the only one that typically has a specific legal definition in any particular jurisdiction is "sex offender". I...

How do I legally home school myself in Massachusetts? I am 18 years old.

Congratulations on wanting to educate yourself. Since you are over 16 (the maximum age that Massachusetts requires people to attend school)...

At 16 and six months, and seven weeks pregnant, will I legally be able to move out of my mothers home?

Until you turn 18 your parents have the responsibility to care for you and lethal options to enforce reasonable household rules. On the other hand,...

In order to remove a child from its parents' care, DCF must convince itself and then a judge that there is "reasonable cause to believe that a...

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What should i do if my mom is bribeing An blackmailing etc my freinds etc its a Touchy subject

Since you added the tag "Should I Hire a Lawyer" and didn't like Atty. Kinder's suggestion that you post a more specific question, the best answer...

Can my sons mother add another mans last name to my sons last name and no he dose not have my last name just his moms

It depends. Do you mean add her boyfriend's name to the name the child uses? Do you mean add her boyfriend's name to your son's official name on...

Looking for a pro bono divorce lawyer to help me with my devorce and custody of my 6 year old daughter.

This is the Q & A section of avvo.com. If you are looking for representation, you should use the "Find a Lawyer" feature. I have included a link...

Is it illegal if a mom slaps a child and it leaves a mark?

I'm very sorry this is happening to your friend. You are a good friend to try to help. I do not practice in Connecticut, so I don't know if...

My court appointed attorney gave me to sign adoption papers in a mental hospital is this ethical? can a sue her?

Just because you were in a mental health facility and had mental health diagnoses does not make it illegal or even unethical for your attorney to...

I want to go outside USA for 3 to 4 months. My wife will also go with me. Can my son live with my sister house? dose she need

Amongst the problems with a temporary guardianship are that they only last 90 days under the Mass. Uniform Probate Code, the parents give up their...