December 7, 2015
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It’s going to depend on the laws of that state, but it’s not likely for a school to keep a parent from picking up their child unless there is a court order stating otherwise. In other words, if there is a court order restricting any contact or visitation with a child, then the school should be notified and therefore, would not be able to release the child to that parent. You can try Googling your state’s name and “child care laws” for more information specific to the laws in your state. If you need additional assistance, you could try contacting your local legal aid office as they may be able to provide assistance for free or on a sliding scale basis. Thanks for writing us. (Check our Teen Help Network for more help and resources in your area. This is information only – not legal advice.)

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Judge Tom is the founder and moderator of AsktheJudge.info. He is a retired juvenile judge and spent 23 years on the bench. He has written several books for lawyers and judges as well as teens and parents including 'Teen Cyberbullying Investigated' (Free Spirit Publishing) and 'Every Vote Matters: the Power of Your Voice, from Student Elections to the Supreme Court' (Free Spirit Publishing). In 2020, the American Bar Association published "Cyberbullying Law," the nation's first case-law book written for lawyers, judges and law students. When he's not answering teens' questions, Judge Tom volunteers with the American Red Cross and can be found hiking, traveling and reading.