Posts Tagged ‘family issues’

A decision was made in December, 2011 by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to prohibit over the counter sales of Plan B (aka the morning-after pill) to teens younger than 17 years old. In other words, the pill will be kept behind pharmacy …

At first you would think “of course they can.”  Just like they can if you were assaulted by someone or if you received negligent medical care. But in cyberspace, where the law is struggling to catch up with technology, there is no clear answer to …

Behavior that at one time was considered fun and mischievous— or just part of growing up— may now be reason for you and your parents to appear in court.  If you turn an overnight with a friend into several days away from home without permission, you could be …

Depending on your age, there are certain times when you must be in at night. These are called curfews—state or local laws that require you to be off the street and at home by certain hours. For example, your curfew may be 10:00 P.M. on …

If you′re eighteen, you may marry without anyone′s permission. If you′re not eighteen, you′ll need permission from your parents or guardians and/or the court. States have different requirements about underage persons obtaining a marriage license. Some states also require a blood test* and counseling before …

At some point before your eighteenth birthday, you′ll probably think about being on your own—or emancipated. But what does it mean exactly? What are the legal consequences of being “free” from your parents? Are there any drawbacks to emancipation before you turn eighteen? An emancipated …