Can you refuse medical treatment if you’re under 18?
Every state has laws about the consents necessary for a variety of health care issues: contraceptive and pregnancy care, blood donation, substance
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Can you sue your parents?
The star of the Disney show Lab Rats, Billy Unger, is doing just that. In March 2015, he filed a
Teen pregnancy & teen parent FAQs
One of our most popular questions on AsktheJudge concerns the legal rights and laws for pregnant teenagers and teen moms
What is a “free-range” kid?
Did you know there are laws setting age limits for children being left alone in public? This applies to teen
Teen – parent agreement about Internet use
Because of the continuing abuse of technology by way of cyberbullying, we offer below an Agreement for parents, children and
Inspirational video: bullied kid is a phenomenal dancer
We frequently discuss stories, court cases, etc. about various aspects of bullying and cyberbullying. Unfortunately, many of these stories are
Are parents legally required to support a teenager who moves out at 18?
This is an issue before a New Jersey court. In October, 2013, 18-year-old Rachel Canning moved from her home to
Do homeless children have a right to an education?
Two brothers in Pennsylvania attended school in the same school district all their lives. Now in 8th grade and a
What to know when reporting child abuse against your parents
Abuse can take several forms – physical, emotional, verbal and sexual. Neglect is another form of abuse where certain needs
Supreme Court loses sight of ‘best interest’ in adoption case
Supreme Court loses sight of ‘best interest’ in adoption case Twenty three years on the juvenile and family court bench,