can anyone out there recommend a lawyer, my 17 year old son is living with 35 year old teacher?
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Take your complaint to the school board.  better yet, the local tv station- they'd die to get a lead like this.  You may not want to air your dirty laundry in public, however, the bad publicity would get the school to react.  \n\nSeriously, with all the similar stories in the press lately, the school would definitely get involved to get your son back and the teacher prosecuted.
978027
Get a lawyer - it's your only hope.  And why did you send your child away?  And it's up to his guardians (father and step-mom) to decide who best to be able to contact the child.  Did you do something to upset them this much?  Or to the child?  Seems to me like there's info here that's missing.  If it's due to you not being able to afford to keep him home, you should have tried harder.  I have 2 children, and never would I ever consider sending them away, to their father's or anywhere else in this world.  I have worked 2 jobs for 10 years to make a life for them, and I spend as much time with them as possible.
220873
Sweetheart, I know exactly what your going through. My son lives with his dad,(We're all in Missouri). My son tells me how bad it is with his dad, and as I understood it, when he turns 12, he can go to the judge and say for himself that he wants to live with me. It sounds like you and my son are going through the very exact thing. If you can find a way to get to the Division of Family Services without your dad knowing, tell the people you want to go to a judge and tell him/her that you want to go to your mom's. I am a child advocate. I'd take you myself if I could. When you go to the Family Services, you need to let them know EVERY bad thing you are going through. They will investigate your dad, but no one has to know you made the report. If your mom agrees to have you come to her, then you, her, and the Family Services have a meeting at once. YOU ARE OLD ENOUGH TO MAKE THIS DECISION!!!\nGood luck and GOD BLESS
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17 year old boys are impossible to TELL anything too cuz according to them they already know everything!  What kind of trouble???  U didnt give much info.  If its serious trouble you REALLY need to find a way to get your mother to listen to you.  Is there a teacher you can trust and feel close too?  Is he the baby in the family?  I know my mom always believed my bratty baby sister over me cuz she was her baby.  Find someone you feel close too and comfortable with to confide your feelings in!
531582
Wow, I am really sorry this happened. Your best bet is to get a better lawyer. Good luck!
950618
www.gethomeworkhelp.com\n\nor ask your counselor at school if any teachers tutor on the side\n\ngood for you for finding some extra help!  you should be proud.
432707
Talk to the school.  Every child is entitled to an education under the law, so if it means that school has to do some special accomodations for your child, so be it.  As a parent you have the right to insist on that for your child.  There may, however, be a resource the school can direct you to (like another more appropriate school)instead of modifying the child's current school enviroment.  good luck!
1068740
If the teacher is qualified to teach and there are no other problems, then maybe you should be a little more open minded.\n\nSuing for something like that does not make any sense.  This is why the cost of education has gone up.\n\nIf the teacher has done something to your son then by all means take action but if not then grow up and let the teacher do his/her job.
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First, be absolutely 100 percent certain that your daughter is telling you the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.  If you are that certain, then it isn't right for her to be punished under the circumstances you described.  I would have a meeting with the principal (being very courteous and respectful).  If that is not successful, have a meeting with the school superintendent.  If that is not successful, go to the school board meeting.  You can also contact an attorney, if you believe the case warrants it.
776497
I don't believe that they can evict him, AND require him to pay the balance due on the entire lease, unless the rent was listed as a total yearly amount, on which he was making installments.  I would have him contact an attorney, or Legal Aid to find out what his rights are.  He could always contact the Department of Children and Familes to see if he qualified for some subsidies, but getting the government involved can be risky too.  You have to be willing to let them into your home.
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OOps sorry let me edit this..\n\nMost important question is - are they LEGALLY your gaurdian?  It sounds like this might be your sister.. or maybe a young aunt.\n\nWhat state are you in?  How old are you?  It depends on how your caregiver will react.  I did the same thing when I was 17 and my parents freaked and were able to take me back.  I spent a few days in Juvi.. but other than that nothing terrible will happen.  If you are 17, I suggest talking to your parents about this and seeing if they would let you.  Does your friends family want you to move there?  Have them talk to your caregiver.  If you are any younger, either wait or have the family talk to your caregiver..  I totally understand where you are coming from, sometimes your home can just be toxic, especially if your parents are going through a divorce, or some issues of their own.. I've been moved out for 2 years now, and even when I come to visit, it just sucks my soul dry.. Some people and places are just so bad for you.  Talk to them .. really.  OR just go ahead and do it, but know this - they will be able to find you - and they will force you to come back - BUT after that happens, they will be open for dialog with you - you will be able to tell them how damaging their home is to you - and they will be able to take you seriously.. This is what happened to me- They never listened until after I ran away.. Then they let me finish my high school degree online and let me move out when I needed to.\n\nTo help you any further, I would need to know your age and your state.\n\nAnd like the other person mentioned, if you are working and making some of your own money, you might be able to get emancipated. \n\nChoices Other Than Emancipation\n\nEmancipation is only one of several alternatives available to you if you feel you cannot live with your caregiver.  You may want to consider other options such as:\n\nfamily counseling or mediation service between you and your parents; \nliving with another responsible adult (aunt, uncle, grandparent, or family friend); \nseeking assistance from public and private agencies; \nan informal agreement with your caregiver allowing you to live outside your home. \n\n\nMy final advice to you is this - family counseling - if nothing else works - this will.  The other person there can help you communicate effectively with your caregiver - and don't assume they will only be on your caregivers side either.  Present your case to them, and unless you have no reason for wanting to move out, they will support you and help you work out a solution with your family..\n\nGood luck, ok?  Feel free to personally email me if you need any personal or legal advice..  Bj_Osterhout@yahoo.com
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Please tell me, are you in the U.S.A.?  Including your location will help us answer you better, because laws and opportunities vary and mentioning your area may encourage answerers from your location.\n\nIn the USA the laws  are such that the public school which cannot provide the appropriate learning environment may have the option to send the child (until 21 years of age if needed) to another public school in the county or an "approved private school" (at least that's the term in Pennsylvania, USA) and the public school pays the cost of tuition and transporation.\n\nIf your son has a specific diagnosis, you may be able to find the right public or private school by searching on the internet using the diagnosis for example "autism", "private school", "reviews", and your general location fro example "Montgomery county, PA"\n\nThere are schools and knowledgable & caring educators out there!   Your teenager is not the only one who needs special attention and structure.  There are also parent/guardian support groups on line and probably in your local area, ask the doctors or specialists you've dealth with or the area hospitals or libraries as groups often meet there.  Depending on your situation, you may find some ways to teach or support his learning at home with specifically designed learning materials -- ask his doctors or therapists for recommendations and since he is 16 you need to get him "on board" with the desicions, if he can help make some of the choices and work with you as a team he will be better motivated to work hard and continue to develop.\n\nAsk more questions about specifics as you need to, there are teachers, parents, siblings, and child advocates "listening" who understand your situation (I'm all of the above and still advocating for my adult brother and my teenager)  God Bless you!
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Usually, the child can "choose" which parent they wish to reside with when they are over 12 or 13.\n\nHire an attorney -ask him if he can do an emergency ex parte motion for your husband to have full custody and/or remove her from her mother's home, or guardian ad litem; and a temporary restraining order.  Remedies should exist via the family court system.   \n\nYou may want to contact her doctor and tell him what is going on.  He perhaps has pull with CPS to quickly remove her from this environment.
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Tell your parents.  Your parents should then go to the principal of your school.  What your teacher is doing is considered child abuse and she should lose her teaching certification permanently.
715366
If he signed an age of consent the teacher is correct.  You could talk to the ones in charge maybe they will tell you something since he does live with you but they really are not suppose to.  He should be willing to tell you since you do so much for him.  If he wants to be treated like an adult then he should act like one and talk to you about things. You do love him take care of him and pay for everything for him.  He needs to grow up and act like an adult.  Tell him if he wants to be an adult and take charge of his life he needs to be responsiable. Then present him will a bill for his car, insurance, clothes etc...   and see what he says.   Good luck!!!
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The Kansas Law is 18 yrs old. Check with local County Attorney Office. Being out on your own is NOT a bed of roses,and you are wanting out in the beginning of winter in Kansas? Good luck kid,you are going to need it. Juvy Hall isn't what you might think it is going to be like,maybe you should reconsider and sit down with a Juvy Court Officer and talk these problems out with your Parents. Ask at local courthouse if you can talk to someone to help you with problems at home with your parents.
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I am so sorry to hear. It must be very difficult for you and your family. \nI hate to say this, but if my son had this many charges against him, I would have to let him deal with the consequences. Otherwise, the only thing he would learn is that "mom and dad (or one or the other) will bail me out." I've seen this happen to someone who I am very close to and she is on the verge on losing everything, including her mind, trying to keep her son from dealing with the responsibility of his actions. What happens when mom and/or dad are no longer there to bail him out? When does he start learning responsibility for his actions? Chances are that he will outlive you and if he doesn't learn now, then what happens to him? Not to mention the people he has harmed by committing these crimes. It is harsh, I know, and I'm sorry. I know this has to be extremely painful for you. \nHaving said that, if I were determined to try to help him, what I would do is contact an attorney for a consultation. Many atty's give initial consulations for free. I would contact Legal Services which is for people who cannot afford to hire an attorney and is usually located in the blue pages in your local phone book (if your phone book doesn't have blue pages, I mean the section for government phone numbers). I know in our area they have certain times each week you can call, speak to an atty and ask for legal advice, no charge. \nThe website is for a criminal defense lawyer in Lubbock. Don't know how close you are to him but his site says initial consultation is free.