Legal guidance

Discussion in 'The Lounge' started by Lev, Jul 19, 2006.

  1. Lev

    Lev MajorGeek

    I need to find out USA law on a variety of issues related to children. Oregon specific law would be great too.

    I'm looking for things about what age and how a child can leave home, become emancipated, civil harrassment, improper 'imprisonment', rights to leave against parental wishes, age of consent and penal implications. Basically I am looking for the CHILD's rights here, not the parents, guardians, etc.

    Age is an important factor here, so info with that in mind would be great.

    I'm googling my fingers off but I don't think I have the USA terminology right, because I'm not getting the results I had hoped for. Is there like a Children Act like we have in the UK?

    Any help greatly appreciated. Thank you.
     
    Lev, Jul 19, 2006
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  2. AbbySue

    AbbySue MajorGeeks Administrator

    Cornell Law School is always a good source so try searching there. Also the US Government website will lead you to information on Federal and State Laws. It takes time and digging but you should be able to find what you need from one or both sites. Hope this helps!:)
     
    AbbySue, Jul 19, 2006
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  3. DavidGP

    DavidGP MajorGeeks Forum Administrator - Grand Pooh-Bah Staff Member

    DavidGP, Jul 19, 2006
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  4. Lev

    Lev MajorGeek

    Thank you both...looking at those now.
     
    Lev, Jul 19, 2006
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  5. Lev

    Lev MajorGeek

    This is the dog's wotsits! Thanks Abby :D
     
    Lev, Jul 19, 2006
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  6. AbbySue

    AbbySue MajorGeeks Administrator

    Dogs wotsits? lmao

    You're welcome.:) Just hope you find what you need...
     
    AbbySue, Jul 19, 2006
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  7. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Lev ....best to call a local attorney ....I do know that if the child is in danger, molested, suffering from emotional or physical abuse ...it would be grounds for emancipation or fostering to a designated guardian ....but the child would have to testify and that makes it difficult .....they often will not cooperate if they have any doubts as to their ultimate safety ....
    A local attorney will consult for free, esp. in these kinds of matters.
     
    TimW, Jul 19, 2006
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  8. Lev

    Lev MajorGeek

    I am a Mandatory Reporter so I am aware of the implications. However, age is a factor, and the nature of my profession means I do have access to attorneys. Thanks for the advice, Tim :)
     
    Lev, Jul 19, 2006
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  9. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    TimW, Jul 19, 2006
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  10. Lev

    Lev MajorGeek

    You guys are awesome...thank you.

    Maybe I won't have to go bald after all ;)
     
    Lev, Jul 19, 2006
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  11. TimW

    TimW MajorGeeks Administrator - Jedi Malware Expert Staff Member

    Have had some peripheral experience with this issue ....if you would PM me with some general detail, might be able to help more. I know it's very sensitive.
     
    TimW, Jul 19, 2006
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  12. brownizs

    brownizs MajorGeek

    brownizs, Jul 19, 2006
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