5th amendment question-college age, university disciplinary system?

Whenever the question is "should I have an attorney present?" the answer will likely be "yes!" It's important to discuss the case in detail with...

My 4 yr old told me her biological father has touched her pee pee while in bed with her and taught her a sex game. what do i do?

There is rarely physical evidence of the kind of sexual abuse you say your daughter has described but child protective services and forensic...

Civil Rights. Child's rights to speak with Parents.

It depends. It depends on the source of his being "allowed to call his Mom or Dad", the school rules and the circumstances the school assistant...

Can I get restraining order against my neice that is 18 year old who slapped my 11 year old daughter and knock her tooth out

You probably could but what do you hope to gain by getting an abuse prevention order? Are you afraid that your niece will hit your daughter again?...

Wouldn't it also be molestation of the boy who gave oral sex to the 15 year old girl? Isn't he also presumed not to have the legal capacity to...

Child Sex Abuse in my neices- A real possibility- physical evidence of herpes surrounding the genitals/ thighs. What can I do?

I am not a doctor but I do think it is possible for a child to contract herpes that may appear around the genitalia without there having been...

Do I have grounds to sue the school district.

I do not practice in Texas but a general rule of law when talking about suing a state or municipal agency is that you must usually "exhaust" any...

How do I fix this problem?

If you have actually been charged with a crime the BEST way to deal with it is to hire a criminal defense attorney with experience defending...

I am in a same-sex couple relationship, If one of us bears a child can the other get legal guardianship?

The answer to this question is rather complicated. I think you would be best off checking with a gay-friendly domestic relations, child welfare or...

My friend is 17 and pregnant, Does she have a legal right to keep the baby?

P.S. - If someone is threatening to take her baby away, she should consult a local attorney experienced in child welfare law as soon as possible.