What are my legal rights as a minor?
I am sixteen years old and a full time college student in Minnesota. My non-custodial parent has filed to have more visitation, which I am strongly opposed to. I have been denied entry into every hearing regarding similar issues, including the last custody hearing at which point I was fifteen years old. I was also denied the chance to voice my own opinion. What are my rights as a minor to be allowed in the room when the hearing is taking place and to voice my opinion on the matter? Also, what can I do to prevent the motion for more parenting time to be granted?
Things I have already tried:
-Having a guardian at. litem speak on my behalf
-speaking to the judge; the judge refused to speak with me
-contacting social services
2006-11-19 04:34:01 · 7 answers · asked by C from USA 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You have not mentioned what position your custodial parent is taking . . . what have they said on your behalf ? Also, there might be a legal aid department at your college or a college nearby with a law department. Approach them.
As you are smart enough to be in college already, I am sure you will be skilled in avoiding or minimizing contact with any adult you don't wish to deal with . . . the court may order visitation, but it could end up being a 15 min coffee visit at a public restaurant . . . don't do it on campus as that would encourage them to come there again. Meet at some public restaurant you do not normally frequent.
2006-11-19 04:41:24 · answer #1 · answered by kate 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Independence is a costly preposition.to have that right you must also give up support from the parent you don't want in your life.I am sure your guardian @ lit-em has told you, you could go to court and be declared independent.There is a term for it that is not coming to me right now.Two more years and you will be 18 just be patient.Maturity is knowing how to endure for two years to be free for the next 60 yrs.
2006-11-19 04:53:34 · answer #2 · answered by miraclehand2020 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at 16 you can decide where to go and if people are denieing you a choice you need to go public to your local news stations or even try the big news stations like foxnews or cnn
2006-11-19 04:40:45 · answer #3 · answered by TJ815 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Who's paying for your college education?
2006-11-19 04:42:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
File for emancipation..
2006-11-19 04:37:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ASK JUDGE..
AT 16 YOU DO HAVE SAY IN MATTER..
2006-11-19 04:37:31 · answer #6 · answered by cork 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://library.smc.edu/research/topics/minors_rights.htm
2006-11-19 04:39:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋