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The rights, etc., of a minor are as follows: You can be arrested or taken into custody for:
1. Delinquent offenses: acts that would be crimes if committed by adults (traffic violations, theft, assault, disorderly conduct, vandalism, etc.); Status offenses: acts that are against the law only for minors (drinking alcohol, using tobacco, curfew violation, skipping school, running away, being unruly, etc.); Being dependent, neglected or abused: you can be taken from your home if your health or safety is seriously threatened or if there is a chance you
may leave town to get away from the court. You can only be taken away from home if there is no other way to keep you safe. If you are arrested and, or, charged for a delinquent offence: You have a right not to answer questions, except you must tell the police your name, age, address and parents' names. Anything you say can be used against you in court. The police only have to tell you your rights if they ask you questions. You have a right to have your parents told where you are and why. You have a right to talk with a lawyer. You can ask to have one appointed for you. You have the right to stop talking anytime during questioning and wait until your lawyer comes. If you are placed in detention, you have all the above rights, plus the right to a detention hearing within three days (not counting weekends and holidays). If you are placed in detention for a status offense, your detention hearing must take place within 24 hours (not counting weekends and holidays). The law says youth should never be placed in an adult jail unless the case is transferred to another court for criminal prosecution.
Youth found guilty by the juvenile court of committing an alcohol or drug offense may lose their driver's license for up to one year. Laws are very complicated and confusing even to
adults. Before you talk to the police or other authorities or sign anything, it is important for you to talk with an adult who knows the law and can help you decide what is best for you. If you have to go to court, it is important to get a lawyer. If you cannot afford a lawyer and want one, ask to have one appointed for you.
MINORS
A minor is any person under the age of 18. When you turn 18, you have all of the rights and responsibilities of an adult except that you cannot buy or drink alcohol until you are 21.
As a minor, you have the right to be supported and protected by your parents. This means they must give you necessary food, shelter, clothes, education and medical care. Your parents can choose your friends, clothes and religion. They can also give you jobs to do around the
house and tell you what time you must be home. Your parents must give their permission for you to get a driver's license, get married and receive some types of medical treatment.
If you refuse to obey the reasonable rules your parents have made or if you run away from home or refuse to go to school, you can be taken to a juvenile court. Everyone is required to attend school from age seven until their 16th birthday, in most states. If you are between the ages of seven and 16 and do not go to school regularly, you can be taken to juvenile court. These rights apply to all minor even in care. If you are in care due to a disability, you have the same rights but, may be restricted in for instance, getting a driver's license, etc. If you are in foster care, then you have the same rights as above however, your foster parents will act as your parents regarding the above rights.
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Can Custody orders of a 16 year old who is now a parent still be enforced?
Yes, but you may apply for a re-examintion of the case. That is, unless your sanction gives an termination period of the custody agreement.
Can a 16 year old legally have custody of a 13 year old?
No, they are not yet an adult and cannot have custody of a younger child.
Could my 16 year old girlfriend sign the rights of our baby to me if im 17 years old in the state of Texas?
She can have her rights terminated by the court if they and you agree to it. If you mean custody you have to (unless you have already done this) go to court and prove paternity and then you can ask for custody and also for her to pay child support. Terminating her rights does not mean she don't have to pay child support. Minor parents have the same rights as adult ones.
Can your ex-wife petition for physical custody of your 16-year-old son?
Yes, any biological parent who has not had their parental rights terminated by the court can file a lawsuit (petition) for custodial rights to their minor child.
Does a 16 year old have to move to another state with mom if dad has custody or does mom have to go to court first to get custody?
If Dad has custody, not only does the 16 year old not HAVE to move with Mom, the 16 year old CANNOT move with Mom. That's how custody works. If Mom wants to take the 16 year old, Mom will have to go to court and obtain custody first (and, especially if the 16 year old doesn't want to move, which from the way the question is worded I'm guessing might be the case, she's not terribly likely to get it).The answer depends on the details and whether there is agreement between the parents. If the father agrees to (or has requested) the change in custody the parties must petition the court for a modification of the custody order. Mother must also seek permission from the court to remove the child from the state. She would need legal custody to enroll the child in school, insurance and to obtain medical treatment.If the father does not agree the mother must petition the court for the change in custody and residence and the court will render a decision that it deems to be in the best interest of the child.
Your 14 year old daughter got pregnant by a 16 year old who is liable for support of the baby?
Both have equal rights of custody to the child. They can also both decide the fate of the child after birth. In Texas, the boy is
How old do you have to be to have custody of a 16 year old?
Most likely 18; you would be considered an adult then.
Who has say regarding a 16 year old in the state of Arkansas regarding marrige.parent or guardian?
depends on who has the legal rights by law to everything else involving the 16 year old. who signs off at the doctor? who has the 16 year old's bith certificate? social security card? who has custody of the 16 year old? who is listed as the parent/guardian on all of the 16 year olds school documentation? who does the 16 year old live with? answer these questions and you'll know.
How does a parent relinquish custody of a 16 yr old delinquent?
mother or father?
Can a 16 yr old leave aunts house who has custody to go with mom?
no
Can someone get emergency custody of a 16 year old childif they are not related to the child?
Only by court order. Whether or not such a petition may be granted depends on state law and whether or not the other parent has rights.
Can 16-year-old live with their dad without the consent of their mother if she has full custody?
No.
