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Child Support - Does a minor have to pay child support? 989
Juvenile - What are a minor's rights upon arrest? 959Top of Page
Abortion - Can a parent force a minor to have an abortion? 912
Minor - May we legally force our 17 year old to move from our home? Would we still be responsible for him? 896
Juvenile Record - What are the consequences of having a juvenile record? 893
Juvenile Delinquency - Is a parent responsible for the cost of a child's court ordered rehabilitation program? 832
Minor - Can a parent require a minor child to leave home? Must the parent support the minor? 775
Minor - Can a minor lose their drivers license if they receive a ticket for Minor in Possession? 765
Minor - Can a 17 year old be held responsible for an internet purchase? 764
Minor Driver's License - Can a minor with a graduated license drive outside Michigan? 762
Home Study - What is a home study investigation? 749
Emancipation - My father who has my custody lives in Florida. Can I be emancipated in Michigan since I am living here with my boyfriend? 744Top of Page
Emancipation - Who can file a petition for emancipation of a minor? 703
Emancipation - If I live in Michigan, can I be emancipated in another state? 694
School - How can I force my child to attend school to avoid being charged with neglect? 688
Emancipation - Should I be represented by an attorney? 681
Emancipation - Is an emancipated child able to move to another state? 672
Parental Waiver - What is the procedure and how long may it take? 668
Emancipation - Can the emancipation of one child be used as a reason to change custody of another child? 658
Juvenile - If a juvenile leaves Michigan and refuses to return, what action may be taken by his parents or guardian? 650
Emancipation - How long does it usually take for emancipation to take place? 648
Parental Rights - How may I terminate the rights of my daughter's father? 633Top of Page
Criminal Procedure - When a child is waive to the adult system, what rights do the parents retain? 618
Minors - Are minors with any blood alcohol level violating the law? 600
Minor - Is the parent of a minor liable for damage caused by the minor? 585
Minors - Can a 16 year old be questioned without the presence of a parent? Can a minor's statement be used without the minor's permission? 561
Minors - What are the rights of a 17 year old in criminal proceedings? 521
Moped License - Can I operate a moped with a level one license? 498
Minors - May a foster parent sign for a foster child's driver's permit? 490
Child Support - If I do not live with my parent, am I entitled to child support which was ordered in the divorce? 466
Emancipation - If you have legal troubles can you still be emancipated? 459
Emancipation - May a child in foster care become emancipated? 432Top of Page
Marriage - Can an emancipated minor marry without parental consent? 431
Minors - What is the legal age for a minor to move out of parent's home? 425
Emancipation - May I become emancipated if my father who pays child support objects? If emancipated can I still be covered by my parents' insurance? 413
Emancipation - Can I still receive child support if emancipated? 411
Minors - What can be done to force a 17 year old to live in her parent's home? 407
Minors - How old would someone have to be to babysit over night in Michigan? 392
Minors - What are the rights of parents when a minor child seeks treatment for a sexually transmitted disease without their knowledge or consent? 391
Work and Alcohol - May a minor work where alcohol is sold? 348
Minor - Can a minor move to another state when she becomes 17? 330
School - May a parent require a minor child to go to school after age 16? 321Top of Page
School - What are the rules for teenagers to quit school and also the rights of the parents? 320
Emancipation - Where can I get forms to petition for emancipation? 307
Emancipation - Does a minor become emancipated when she becomes pregnant or gives birth? 274
Emancipation - Must a non custodian parent consent to emancipation before it may be granted? 273
Emancipation - How will emancipation affect benefits which I am entitled to receive? 258
Emancipation - Do the same child labor laws apply to an emancipated minor? 251
Child Neglect - Is there a "legal" age children can be left home alone? Where can such a situation be reported? 249
Emancipation - Are all minors automatically emancipated when they become age 18? 242
Emancipation - What is the impact of marriage on a minor's emancipation, if any? 227
Emancipation - If I attempt to get emancipated, do I have to get emancipated from both parents? 210Top of Page
Minor's Earnings - How can a parent enforce their right to receive the wages of an unemancipated minor? 206
Minor - If my parents consent, what should be done if I wish to move to Michigan to attend high school and live with friends? 197
Emancipation - Is an emancipated minor subject to the graduated driver license requirements? 186
Minors - When can a minor decide where he or she lives? 184
Emancipation - For the purpose of becoming emancipated, what is meant by "support" or "supporting"? 175
Emancipation - Can I become emancipated when my parents are supporting me? 171
Financial Aid - I am 19. Can I get financial aid for college if I get emancipated? 161
Emancipation - If I am emancipated can I get financial aid for college without having my parent's income considered? 133
Emancipation - Can a non resident be emancipated by a Michigan court? 132
Emancipation - Can a parent emancipate a child and have her removed from the home? 120Top of Page
Emancipation - How does a minor become emancipated by a court in Michigan? 119
Emancipation - Are the parents of an emancipated minor still obligated to support the minor? 118
Minors - When may a minor work in an establishment that sells alcohol? 104
Minors - When may a minor live with a third party? 083
Status Offense - What is a status offense? 076
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Last Updated 6-30-07
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