A juvenile petition concerns a child under 18 years old. The petition might be used to determine custody. The petition may be regarding the child’s delinquent behavior. The petition could be for a special privilege, such as releasing the child from mandatory school attendance. A juvenile petiti...
A settlement will be valid if all interested parties agree, but it must not exclude anyone entitled to property under the will. Under some statutes the compromise or settlement must be submitted to the probate court for approval. Guardianship of Minor Children Wills often contain instructions on ...