Im 15 years old and my girlfriend is pregent. does this mean im legally emacipated?
No, it does not mean that at all. Depending upon your age, it could mean that you've committed a very serious crime. The age of consent in Georgia...
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No, it does not mean that at all. Depending upon your age, it could mean that you've committed a very serious crime. The age of consent in Georgia...
Your mother could file a petition to modify custody. You can't bring the legal case yourself.
Was your father ever ordered to pay child support? If he was, then he likely has an outstanding support arrearage. This would not be owed to you;...
How long ago did this happen? If the children have lived in Oregon for more than six months, then Oregon has jurisdiction over their custody, and...
That depends entirely on how argumentative you want to be about it. It's always cheaper to come to some kind of compromise than to have to take...
Note that everyone in a custody case always thinks that their co-parent is an evil, manipulative liar. Your situation is probably not so unique....
You certainly can be charged with contempt of court at any hearing, if you act in such a way that would constitute contempt. (For example,...
There's not really anything you can do to prevent the police from issuing a warrant. It's entirely possible that they won't, and this guy was just...
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Yes, a DA has the power to make that decision - and only the DA does. There is no such thing as "pressing charges" for private persons. This is a...
If the case is in Washington state, then you need to consult with an attorney who practices in Washington, even if you live here. Try re-posting...