I want to be legally adopted with my parents permission.

If your parents are at all abusive (physically, emotionally, verbally, etc.), you should call Child Protective Services at 855-444-3911....

Since it is a misdemeanor charge (not conviction), potential employers may not even know if the application asks specifically about convictions....

What would be the consequence of a 15 year old boy who was caught with 7 grams of cocaine in school?

Upon being charged with a crime, he would almost certainly go through the juvenile justice system, which has a stated goal of rehabilitating...

Denied visitation @ MDOC. Is there anyway to appeal the decision ?

If your boyfriend has been convicted of strangling you, why would you remain with him? Rather than seek visitation with him in prison, you should...

Can me and my wife fight for custody of her sister

I agree with the previous contributors that a minor guardianship may be the most appropriate way to ensure your sister-in-law is safe and well...

I was told you can only be in jail once in a year under felony for failure to pay child support, is this true?

County A could consider the time served in County B as sufficient, but that's not at all a guarantee. Violations of court orders in multiple...

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What happens when a juvenile is caught with a gun and it is their first offense ?

Based on the form of the question, I am assuming that there have been charges filed. When a juvenile commits a crime, he generally goes through the...

Yes, you can be issued a ticket without having been pulled over. However, I'm thinking this officer would have pulled you over if he wanted to cite...

Can the mother of my child deny me visitation rights because I haven't been able to attend all of his appointments?

If the there is a court-ordered visitation schedule, she cannot deny you your visitations. Failure to comply with the visitation schedule could...

How easy will it be for me as a father to gain full custody of my son who is currently under full custody of his grandparents?

If your child's grandparents intend to retain custody, you absolutely should hire an experienced child custody attorney. You may have a good case,...