Can I live in Georgia at age 18?

If the age of majority is 18 in Georgia, then your mother cannot forcibly remove you from Georgia unless a court has declared that you require a...

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Can my friend leave home when she turns 18, or does she have to finish high school for Arkansas to consider her an adult.

Generally, the issue of high school graduation has nothing to do with whether a person is considered an adult or a minor. The one exception that...

Legal permanent resident

I am sorry you having to deal with this. Unfortunately, this is not an education question. I have flagged this as an immigration question and...

OK I live in Newport news Virginia we came to Dallas to visit my son was born in Virginia isn't there some kind of jurisdiction

The answer to your question about whether a jurisdiction law is being broken by CPS is - no. CPS can investigate any child's welfare in the state...

Will I get some type of spousal support after divorce?

Unless you have a documented disability, you have a child together with a disability, he engaged in domostic violence, or unless he agrees to pay...

How can I sue my daughter school for bullying?

You can file a complaint with the Office of Civil Rights within 180 days. If you are dissatisfied with the results of that complaint you can...

How do I start the process of an uncontested divorce? Do we just use a mediator?

I am sorry that you are getting a divorce, but it sounds like you are both trying to be agreeable about how to get this done. That will be good...

Can we pierce her ears?

There is a lot to be said for not rocking the boat. Your husband sounds wise. However, to answer your question - you will have to review the...

Can a child call there step parent"dad" or there step grandparents "grandma and grandpa"?

Absolutely, unless there is a specific court order prohibiting this, which is unusual. However, sometimes it is helpful to consult with a...

What grounds can a custodial parent request for supervised visitation?

The overall rule that the court will apply is the "best interest" of the child standard. But more specifically, courts often order that visitation...