If your son was on house arrest pending a delinquency charge, nothing changes when he turns 18. He will still be under the jurisdiction of juvenile...

I'm not sure I understand what the sheriff's department can charge him with, unless the sheriff wants to claim the child is undisciplined. Is...

These matters are confidential, so unless you have a way to insert yourself, there may be nothing you can do. I'm not sure what you mean by "help":...

I'm so sorry you are having to go through this. Unfortunately, emancipation can be difficult to obtain. You need to be at least 16 years of age and...

No, you do not. Expungement means the conviction is erased, basically.

You could file for emancipation once you turn 16, but judges don't emancipate "kids" often. You would need to prove to the judge that you are...

You not only should cooperate with investigators but also should call CPS, even if you know a report has been made. You have information that other...

It is best to call CPS in order to get an investigation started. CPS can investigate more thoroughly particularly if there are multiple incidents...

Generally, after CPS initiates the investigation, the reporter IS given the information. There is an appeal process, so if CPS doesn't substantiate...

I understand you are frustrated but you probably are not privy to everything going on. In cases of suspected child abuse both law enforcement and...