Can you take someone to court  15 years later and file for childhood neglect/abuse?
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Ah, the answer is not so clear. In most states, there is a thing called the "discovery rule" which allows people to bring actions when they "discover" the harm, not just after the harm takes place. \nFor example, let's take a doctor who leaves an instrument in your gut during an operation.  You may have slight pains, but no real reason to know anything is wrong.  Then, ten years later, you have serious complications. An X-ray shows that the tool is still there.  In many jurisdictions, you can sue for malpractice then, even if the usual statute of limitations is 2 or 3 years.\n\nSame with this "abuse" charge.  First, we need to make sure that we're talking about a civil case (battery, negligence, false imprisonment, etc.) and not a CRIMINAL charge by the State, which has a whole different set of deadlines and rules.  If the abuse occurred at a time when you, as a minor, didn't understand what was going on and/or you couldn't sue (because you were a minor), then the statute of limitations may have been "tolled" either due to your minority or due to your "discovery" of the harm once you got older. This is the same issue that courts were tackling with in the Catholic Church sex abuse cases, where people were "discovering" that they had been abused 20 years ago.\n\nThus, either because of (a) your minority, or (b) the "discovery" rule, I would suggest that you at least seek counsel.  Most plaintiffs' attorneys will have a free initial consultation and tell you whether your case has merit.
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Alright im not going to get too deep into this one here.  Your more than welcome to email me or IM me on... irreplaceably_rare@yahoo.com.  You need to call your local court house and ask for a Probono Lawyer that deals with your type of case... also ask for the number for the " State Bar... They normally have phone numbers of people to contact.  Here is the real issue, they didnt take the child out of the hands of someone abusing them when they should have, You need to also contact someone federally, I would need to know what state you are in, in order to give you the correct people to call.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou should look into suing the state for not taking the child out of the hands of the abuser.... Could be worth a lot, this case... I mean, nothing can add up to a childs life, But maybe they can help you get what you deserve.\n\n\n\nIn any event sorry for your loss, and good luck.
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It depends if Children Services has an open case on her. If they do and she takes the child they can get her for kidnapping.
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If you want to help her, educate yourself about the due process involved in abuse cases. In most instances, the minor is removed from the home until an investigation is completed. She may be moved to a home of a family member (who may or may not allow her father to see her despite the courts order), a foster home (where she may or may not be mistreated) or a group home (again, where she may or may not be mistreated). I am not suggesting that child abuse is right, but there are no ways of guaranteeing that she will not be further victimized in her quest for help. Before you (or she) make a plan on what to do, consider all the options involved. Good luck. \n\nP.S. I am an abuse survivor and child abuse advocate. Please feel free to contact me through my email here.
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Three to five years (depending on the state) of no contact with or support for the child. Do an internet search on the Florida laws for child abandonment and you should find plenty of info on that kind of thing. Good Luck:)
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There are no laws in most states that specifically state ages, but if you leave a child who is not competent or able to care for his/her siblings, you could be prosecuted for child neglect and/or endangerment if anything happened to them. The sites below have good guidelines.
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I believe there is an exemption from the statute of limitations in cases of this sort.  You absolutely have the right to do this and it may bring you some measure of healing and closure.\n\nGood luck.
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First, try legal aide.  (NOT the public defender who HAS to take cases).  Legal aide chooses their cases and are dedicated lawyers who care (cuz there isn't money in their jobs....it's non-profit).  \n\nFind all documentation you can get, all witnesses who can vouch for you, any medical records, etc etc...to back you up.  Make your case strong.\n\nThere are many false allegations of child abuse out there...been victim to it myself...there are ways to clear yourself.  Trust in the Lord, get your documentation, find your witnesses, and put it in His hands.
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Was this a criminal case, or was it a W&I Parental Abuse/Neglect case?\nSounds like a W&I case, which is not a criminal case and therefore not a misdeameanor.  Best thing to do is contact your attorney and ask.
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they will not take all of your children if they believe that it is only happening to that one boy...or if your other children or close to or of age...also yes the judge can do that..he can make it longer then 21 days...i believe that your case is serious since ussually when DCFS is called they will only comne to talk to the boy an then to you..an then they would usually leave a send you a report stating whearther or not the abuse was indidcted ..meaning was true or unfounded ..not true..but since they took him out this case is very erious an it looks like you child may end up going into the system...foster care...if this is true then your son will become a ward of the states an your parental rights will be terminated an someone else will get guardianship over your boy...my advice to you would be to contact a legal reprsentative.
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Yes.\n\n10 years.\n\nTexas Family Code:\n\n§ 157.005. TIME LIMITATIONS;  ENFORCEMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT.  \n\n(b)  The court retains jurisdiction to confirm the total amount of child support arrearages and render judgment for past-due child support if a motion for enforcement requesting a money judgment is filed not later than the 10th anniversary after the date:\n  \n(1)  the child becomes an adult;  \n\nor\n\n  (2)  on which the child support obligation terminates under the child support order or by operation of law.
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Contact the court having jusidiction over the child or who originally heard the case.
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Probably yes.  After completion of anger control, domestic violence counseling, and any jail time.  \n\nBut if mom can show that ex is a threat to kids, she can take out a restraining order against him.  \n\nIf ex can convince the judge that he's changed, he is sorry for what he did, and still genuinely care and love the kids, he may be able to get supervised visitation rights.
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Your 15 year old grandson is not an adult. Any decisions made by him would have to be approved by his legal guardian. If that is you, then congratulations, if it is not then you have no legal right to him.
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No. Legally, you are responsible for him/her. Your only real course of actions would be to try and get relief of custody from the state.
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That woud depend on the statutory law of the state where the assault took place.  Many state woould still try the pesron as an adult depending on the law and the person's age.
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i was abused as a child for many years by my stepdad and when i was 14 had to go to court to testify against him, it was really hard and he got off with it....