i am going to be 18 in 9 months. i live in florida and would like to move back to idaho. my parents both agreed that if i can get a legal guardian and make it so that they are no longer held responible for my actions that i can move back. I have someone willing to be my guardian, but my parents dont think that they will be no longer held responsible. So my question is when a legal guardian is appointed can the bilogical parents still be held accountable for my actions and held liable for the things i may do wrong, for example get in trouble with the court system or something? Please help.
2006-08-07 18:02:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
It depends on what you do wrong. Most times it would just be you accountable since you're so close to 18, but if you do things that involve their house, like growing pot, they'd still be responsible since it happened on their property.
2006-08-07 18:07:28 · answer #1 · answered by Kanga_tush2 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Legal guardianship takes on many forms, it is not just simply a designation of legal liability for someone. Without getting into the fine points, suffice it to say what you really should do is apply for emancipation. However, with only 9months to your 18th birthday, it may take that long to get in front of a judge, so it really may end up being a waste of time and money. Additionally, Florida may have a provision that emancipation orders can't be filed after a certain age and my guess is the age of 17. (time constraints)
As an important note: MANY kids under the age of 18, can be held accountable for certain actions under the law. For example:
If you apply for a credit card, using a false date of birth, sign it and are given the credit card and you use it, then you could legally be held liable for the debt. The premise is simple: You knowingly committed a fraud the moment you entered a false date of birth, and a "fraud" can be a crime for anyone over a certain age. Most states it is 16, but some are even younger. You may ask, "how can they PROVE I gave a wrong date of birth, or that I actually signed the contract?". Again, simple: when you received the card, used it repeatedly and failed to remit payments this establishes something called, "culpability" under the law. They only need to have a writing expert testify to the authenticity of your signature, your certified birth certificate and SS number, and honey your done.
In lieu of moving, please consider they ease of your life compared to "being on your own". Something to consider;
You spend only 6 very short years as a teenager. (13-19) You hopefully will spend an additional 65+ years as an adult, why rush it? You really do have plenty of time...
2006-08-09 02:57:42 · answer #2 · answered by jv1104 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The guardian still acts like a parent, but is less responsible in that regard, because all parents are suppposed to be less responsible for kids who are 18. But you still have to obey rules and orders. IN California, once someone turns 18, parents are not supposed to be held accountable for what their kids do out of the house. So if you're a responsible girl, stay out of trouble and get an after school job.
2006-08-08 01:09:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
well, i hope you're not planning on getting in trouble! LOL, but to answer your question, your parents are not responsible. your legal guardian is responsible. a legal guardian is someone who is legally responsible for you, so if you mess up it's on their shoulders. hope i helped, and good luck!
2006-08-08 01:09:03 · answer #4 · answered by musicislife1233 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT IS AS YOU SAY BUT WHY NOT WAIT THE 9 MONTHS AND YOU ARE CONSIDERED AN ADULT,IT MAY ALSO GIVE YOU A CHANCE TO BECOME CLOSER TO YOUR PARENTS.
2006-08-08 01:06:42 · answer #5 · answered by pycosal 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋