Minors

We live in Oregon. My wife is the mother of three children from her previous marriage. All of us stay together. I would like to know whether stepparent is liable for the educational expenses of the children?

I am the mother of a 5-year-old child, residing in Oregon. My marriage dissolution proceeding and an appeal of the custody determination are pending. I want to avail a temporary custody order. What is the legal procedure available in Oregon in this regard?

I am a 17-year-old living in Ohio. Last week my friend and I had an argument which turned out to be ugly and violent. I could not control my anger; thus I hit him with force which caused him multiple injuries. My friend has lodged a complaint. Will my parents be liable for my actions?

My girlfriend and I have decided to get married by this fall. We both are residents of North Carolina. We both are 17 years old. I am working as a sales representative of a local company. We are considering to petition for emancipation. Will the court grant an order of emancipation for the purpose of getting married?

I am an 18-year-old girl and I live in North Carolina with my mother. Last year my father had passed away. My mother considered moving from North Carolina for a better job. I do not want to move to another place and wish to obtain emancipation. What are the requirements or criteria for filing a petition for emancipation and for the court awarding a decree for emancipation?