What if my parents die without a will?
If your parents die with a will (testate), their property goes to those persons, organizations, or causes named in the
CategoryYour Rights
Find out everything you need to know about youth rights, juvenile law and juvenile justice. Judge Tom answers teens’ questions about the law.
What is a will? Can I write one for myself?
Because of your age and active life, the idea of a will or inheritance may be the last thing on
Can my parents keep me from watching certain TV shows?
There′s an ongoing debate about the effect of media violence on young people. Numerous studies indicate a strong relationship
Can my parents force me to follow their religion?
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees all Americans freedom of religion. This right is not limited to adults. Children and
Who has the right to discipline me?
“You can′t tell me what to do.” “I don′t have to—you′re not my parent!” “If you touch me, I′ll call
Can I ‘divorce’ my parents?
In 1992, a Florida boy named Gregory K.* got a court order terminating his mother’s parental rights and giving him the
Do my parents have to support me after they get divorced?
Child support is a hot issue. Headlines scream “Deadbeat Dad Jailed,”and names of nonpaying parents are displayed on billboards and
If my parents get a divorce, will I still get to visit my grandparents?
Visitation is a big issue that gets decided in every divorce case. It starts with your parents. If your mother
What is kidnapping?
Kidnapping is defined as knowingly restraining someone with a specific intent to do something. This may be to collect a
What happens to me if my parents get a divorce?
If your parents get a divorce, it doesn′t mean that they′re no longer your parents, or that they no longer