What is the legal age of a minor in each US state when a parent is no longer responsible?
The laws vary from state to state. In most of them 18 is the age of adulthood. At that point the parents have no legal...

What legal age can you move without parental consent in California?
You have to reach the US law of maturaty which claims that a child is an adult at the age of 18, thust they may do whatever the...

If you sign over your parental rights to a child do you still have to pay child support?
That would be the decision of the judge and the laws in your jurisdiction. In most cases signing over physical parental rights...

Are you considered 'bonded' if you have posted bail for a minor?
No. Bonded means the employer has purchased insurance to protect his clients from any damage the employee causes.

Does a child have to visit a parent with visitation rights?
My ten year doesn't want to go to her father's due to her step mom being mean to her. She does nothing but yell at her. She is...

False Allegations-How do you defend against false allegations of abuse?
A WARNING If you did abuse your child, stay away, hire a good criminal defense attorney, and get psychological help. Your child...

How old does a child have to be in Missouri to decide which parent they want to live with?
Custody Decisions in MissouriMinors are not allowed to choose with whom they wish to live.In some cases the judge will speak with...

What should a parent know about child playground safety?
Here is a checklist for playground safety. Install and maintain a shock-absorbing surface around the playground...

Can you kick an uncontrollable 17-year-old out of the house?
Removing an uncontrollable 17-year-old from your home would depend on the laws in your state, which may vary from state to state....

How old do you have to be to sit in the front seat of a car in Ontario?
You have to be 11

At what age can a child stay home alone in New Jersey?
Staying Home AloneThere are very few states in the U.S. with legal minimum ages, but many state agencies have published...

What is the legal age to start taking birth control?
AnswerTher is no legal age you can begin taking birth control when you begin your period you can start because that is the time...

Can a 16-year-old move out without being legally emancipated in Colorado?
No, you cannot. If you are not in a safe place, you can contact the local Social Services office and they can help you find a...

What is the legal role of a parent?
Legally it can be defined as being responsible for the financial and physical, educational needs of children,until the age of...

How old does a child have to be in California to decide which parent they want to live with?
California Custody DecisionsIf both parents are equally acceptable in the opinion of the court, the request of a teenager would...

Can a 16 year old fly alone and do they need an ID?
It depends on the airline, but usually you have to be 14 or older. However just incase bring a letter giving parental concent....

What are the responsibilities of an accidental unwilling father?
Responsibilities of Unwilling FatherYou're in a tough spot, no doubt about it.You probably don't need to hear this, but I'll say...

How often will a magistrate overturn a judge's decision in a divorce proceeding?
In the US, a magistrate does not have the authority to overturn a trial court judges' ruling. If there was a trial and the Judge...

Can you collect unemployment if you are a minor?
No, you are considered to be included in, and supported by, your parents or guardians families, and not a separate...

Can child be adopted without biological fathers consent?
Yes, if a court terminates the biological father's parental rights on the grounds that he is an unfit parent, or the biological...

Can you buy a house on a minor's credit?
No. In the U.S. and Canada, minors cannot usually be held legally liable for a debt. Therefore a minor cannot get a Mortgage.

What age can you stop paying child support in Georgia?
The duty to pay child support stops at age 18 except when the child has not yet finished high school, and in that case it will...

Can you still get child support if the father doesn't work but owns property?
This suggests that the father has some income from that property and therefore some ability to support the child[ren].

What to do when your dad leaves home?
you should call him a lot and prepare for his homecoming he will always love a big hug after a long day month or week mean while...

Is shandy legal for kids?
Yes. Packaged shandy sold in shops, with an ABV<1.2%, is legally classed as a soft drink so children of any age can buy it....

How do you restrain a child?
What kind of 'restraint' are you asking about? Restraining order? Automobile restraints? Physically restraining a violent child?...

What happens to parents who encourage children to commit dangerous or illegal acts?
They go to jail.

What happens if there is no father to name on the birth certificate?
Just the mother's name is perfectly legal. I used artificial insemination, so there was no father. My son's birth certificate has...

How old should a child be to ride in the car without a carseat or what is the weight the child should be?
AnswerThis is regulated individually by each state, so you should check with the driving manual or on the dmv website of the...

Can minors choose which parent they want to live within the state of Arizona if there is no custody order?
i think 11 years old and oner is the age but my parents say 16 i got the same situatoin . I heard it was 12 or thirteen. It...

Does the absent parent HAVE to pay child support?
Yes, if the custodial parent and/or State agency files an action [either judicial or administrative] requiring that s/he do so.

Can a 20-year-old guy go to jail for getting a 16-year-old girl pregnant?
It depends on what the law is in your state...my guess is that if you are asking this question, you are either the 20 year old,...

What age can a child look after themselves?
depends on how machure the child is if they are well behaved then 12 but if not then 18 lol

Can an unmarried mother keep child from father?
It would depend on the circumstances. If the father signed the birth certificate then he automatically has rights and can take...

Can you masturbate your brother?
No, it is incest and illegal.

How old do you have to be to get a tattoo in Massachusetts?
AnswerHere's the law itself for Massachusetts(A) No tattooing, piercing of genitalia, branding or scarification shall be...

Who swears in the witness?
Clerk or Baliff

How much does a child have to weigh to sit inthe front seat in Texas?
80 lbs.

How late can a minor stay at a bar without parental supervision?
In most States , you cannot be in a bar without a parent, period. In some , you cannot be in a bar even WITH a parent. Private...

Can a mother who has joint custody take a child out of the country without written permission from the father?
If you and your husband have a good understanding of what is best for your child and you are only going out of the country for a...

What is the age of consent in russia?
Russian has set the age of consent as 16. This is probably the most common age for the laws around the world A few countries...

How much does it cost to give up custody of your child to the state?
In general, one cannot give one's child to the State. The taxpayers are not interested in raising your child. When the State does...

What constitutes child abandonment in Illinois?
Child abandonment, or the act of leaving a child unsupervised for an extended period of time jeopardizing their safety is a very...

Is it illegal to file child support in two states?
The case should originate in the State where the child lives. Only one order can be operative at any one time. However, a child...

Can the parents of a 16-year-old force her to have an abortion or is it her choice?
Forcing a 16-year-old to Abort In general the laws governing abortion are implemented by states. Although there are federal...

Who is Donald Tenn?
Donald Tenn is an activist/advocate for equal parenting rights. Donald is primarily recognized for his work with...

What age can you quit school without consent in PA?
I believe 17 years old

Can a 16 year old living in Illinois with her mother move to Oklahoma with her brother and his family without her mother's permission?
Unless your brother and his family can prove your mother is unfit to raise you then no, you can't legally move out of your...

Can your parents press charges on you at 14 for supposedly hurting your little sister if they have no proof?
I wouldn't go so far as to say they would have you arrested, but hurting your little sister is not normal and you know it! They...

In Arizona if you sign over your rights to your child will you still have to pay child support?
Yes, until/unless the child is adopted.

If you are the mother of a 19-year-old girl who is married to a 33-year-old man and she gets into trouble are you or her husband liable?
Even if she was a minor if she married a man that was over the age of 18 he becomes the legal gardian. Also, once a minor...

Who can certify a juvenile as an adult in Georgia?
The state of Georgia is one of the most stringent states in granting emancipation. There is NO mechanism for doing so prior to...

Do your parents have any say as to whether you can stop your birth control if you are of legal age to have children?
AnswerIf you are any age, your parents can't really make you stay on birth control. If you are 18 or over and want children, they...

What country can you buy some really loud fireworks?
transylvannia

What is the legal age a child can be left home alone in Birmingham?
My understanding is that a child must be at least 13 years old to stay home alone in the state of Florida. I was searching for...

What is the average IQ of a juvenile delinquent?
according researches carried out by and according to the book i have been going through, the average IQ of the juvenile...

In California can your parents kick you out of the house if you are under 18?
No, in the U.S. parents are legally and financially responsible for children under the age of 18, unless said child becomes...

Can all legal rights to a child be taken from a parent without their side being heard by a judge?
If you have a criminal record of any sort (this includes drugs or abandoning your child or having your child in an environment...

How old do children have to be to be left alone at home for hours?
I am Canadian and it's 12 years old here. That depends though on how responsible your child is. If you are in the States it's...

Can your mother legally keep you with her until you are 21 with some sort of legal move?
AnswerIf a minor resides in Pennsylvania or Mississippi they do not reach the legal age of majority until they are 21. Therefore...

What age is legal for a child to sit in front seat of car in Maryland?
In many states children are allowed to sit in the front seat when they weigh 88 pounds (if i am correct). Personally, your kid...

Can you legally drop out of school at 16 in Michigan?
AnswerIt is now Michigan law that, beginning with the class of 2016, the age for student compulsory attendance is 18. Raising the...

Where can a teenager get married without parental consent?
There are a few states that allow minors to marry without the neccesity of parental consent if certain conditions exist....

Can you live with a relative without letting your parents know where you are?
yes but the parent should know

How much child support if father is unemployed?
In general, child support is a percentage of net income. Child support can be garnished from Unemployment Insurance Benefits.

Can you Emancipate in the UK?
The term is not used in English law, however you are considered an adult for most purposes if you marry and/or leave full time...

Can a man give up his rights to his one month old child without the mother's consent in Texas?
A person does not just "give up' their obligations to a child. A petition can be made by both parents, for one parent to be...

How old do you have to be in Michigan to move out of your guardian's home and in with your real family?
18. If a the guardian has been appointed by the court, the age of emancipation may be different. The guardianship order should...

Age of a minor in New York state?
{| |- | A minor is anyone that has not reached the age of majority. In New York the age of majority is 21 years old. Once they...

Is Encyclopedia dramatica illegal to minors?
Encyclopedia Dramitica is a place where learned folk can get together and discuss the popularity's of the internet. yes there are...

If you have full custody of your grandchildren can you move the kids to another state?
AnswerYes. Full custodial rights allow the guardian(s) to make decisions on where they choose to live with the children, medical...

Can a police officer force a runaway to go home in Washington state if the runaway is found on the street?
AnswerIf you are underage the police have the responsibility to take you home. The streets aren't a safe place for anyone never...

Can an 18-year-old come and go as she pleases while in school but still living with her father?
That's an issue that the two of them must make a decision on. An 18-year-old may be considered a legal adult but a father and/or...

Why don't teens need curfews?
Now that is technically not true since it is the parents' choice if their child has a curfew or not. For pre-teens or children,...

If the father signs over rights and the child is adopted by a step-dad does the biological father's family have rights to visitation?
the family NEVER has the legal right of visitation if not awarded specifically by a state court. Morally, if the intentions of...

Is it illegal for a 15-year-old to sell legal soft-core porn images to a 16-year-old using a burned CD with jpgs?
It's illegal anyway, and yes, if caught you will be charged! I mean, other than copywrite laws. I know that's illegal,...

People that serve within the executive branch?
8 year terms

Does child support stop when the mother gets married?
No...the father still has to provide for his kid till 18 sometimes longer

Should you spank your teen?
No, for two reasons. One, Isn't it illegal to beat a child? spanking is a form or beating. Two, it is EXTREMELY embarrasing to...

Can schools legally confiscate petitions?
no, that is an act of theft As I understand it, even if you are too young to vote, you have a right to assemble, and a right to...

Can a 16-year-old choose to live with his friend if his mom has custody of him and lets him?
Yes! As long as your mother agrees then it's fine. I hope you realize how great it is to have a mother and the separation between...

What is the age of majority in Indiana?
AnswerThe legal age of majority in Indiana is 18, with the following exceptions; if a person who is at least 17 marries or joins...

Can police question a 12-year-old about their possible involvement in a crime with a parent being present?
Yes they can ask but you the juvenile do not have to answer their questions. You have the right to remain silent. You are...

At what age do the police stop considering a child a runaway in the state of Arizona?
at 17 in most states they wont look for you unless you get into trouble after you ran away, or if you are in troble and say...

How old do you have to be to drop out of high school in the state of Illinois?
16-years of age with the permission of the parent(s) or guardian. The age for compulsory education is 16; the student must...

How old do you have to be to drop out of high school in New York if he turned16 at the end of that school yr june20th shcool year ended on the17th the new school yr started in September?
The state's compulsory education law allows the student to leave school at the age of 16 with the consent of the parent(s) or...

Can a parent get a restraining order against a 21-year-old who is dating their 17-year-old daughter if they didn't have sex?
Maybe, it depends upon the laws of the state in which you reside. Civil restraining orders are usually issued divorce cases...

What age can a child sit in the front seat in VT?
at the age of 12

Can a 17-year-old get help for mental health problems without parental approval?
depending on where he is in the world and if he is living @ home or not, as there are different ages of consent for different...

Can a mother or father file for child support in two states?
Only one venue may have jurisdiction over a child support matter at any one time. (However, multiple States may enforce an...

After what age will the police not think of your child as a runaway in South Carolina?
It's time you were honest with yourself and figured out why your daughter keeps running away. Kids don't run away for no reason....

Who pays for college if your parents get a divorce?
Even though parents get a divorce they each can pay their 1/2 of their child(rens) college. Many students have to put themselves...

Should the driving age be lowered to 15?
I think it should stay the same. It is safer and that would make your "sweet 16" birthday less exciting.

If a minor leaves the family home in Pennsylvania and moves to Florida can the minor's parents force them to return home?
No. Unless a minor is "emancipated" - something that doesn't even in exist in many states - they must legally live where their...

Do you have to have parental consent in Georgia if you have a child and you are 16?
Parental consent to do what? Having a child does not emancipate you--you are still a minor and therefore under the control of...

Can kids drop out of school at 17 in Arizona?
Arizona compulsory education laws require students to complete the 10th grade before they can "drop out".

Is it legal to rent a property to a 17-year-old high school drop out with a child in Georgia or do you need written parental consent?
The legal age of majority in Georgia is 18. Unless the minor has been emancipated by the court, he would not be able to enter a...

Can you move out at 17 in California if you have graduated high school?
No. The age of majority in CA. as in most of the U.S. is 18.

Can the father still have visitation if he is not paying child support but has a court order to pay?
Visitation and child support are two different things. Legally you can't keep your child from visiting the father on that charge....

If you are 17 and live with your aunt in Wisconsin can you leave to go live with your mother?
If your aunt has custody over you then you have to go through the court system to be with your mother. It also deals with...