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By definition, a 'child' should have help in making their decisions.
Not until someone is 18 years old do their parents stop being responsible for them, and their actions.
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In most places, the age at which a child can make their own legal decisions varies depending on the specific decision. Typically, children gain more decision-making autonomy as they get older. Generally, at 18 years old, a person is considered an adult and can make their own decisions.
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Can you move out at 16 or 17 in Missouri?
No, being the age of 16 or 17 is not the same as being 18. Under the law, until they are 18 in Missouri, the parents continue to be responsible and make the decisions.
What is legal age of child to spend the night alone in GA?
I don't think there is such a thing. That is, I don't think there's a law setting out a specific age at which you can leave a child alone overnight. (Well, the age of majority... 18... would be pretty much an upper bound.) In the absence of a law, it's left up to the discretion of the courts whether leaving a particular child alone constituted child endangerment or not.
What is the age a child can be emancipated in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, a child can petition for emancipation at age 21. However, the court may consider granting emancipation in exceptional circumstances before age 21 if it is deemed to be in the child's best interest.
What is the age that a child can emancipate himself in the state of pa?
In Pennsylvania, a minor can petition for emancipation at the age of 16, but it is at the court's discretion whether to grant emancipation based on factors like the minor's maturity, financial independence, and ability to make decisions on their own.
What age can a child choose which parent they want to live with according to British law?
In the UK, there's no set age when a child can choose which parent to live with. The court will consider a child's wishes, but the final decision is based on the child's best interests. Generally, older children's views are given more weight during legal proceedings.
What age can a child make their own decisions in Ontario?
As a matter of law, a child in Ontario is able to withdraw from parental control at age 16, thereby having the right to make her or his decision as to which parent to live with. In cusdody disputes, a judge will place greater weight on the child's preference from about age 12 upward.
Do judges make policy?
No. They make decisions and some decisions are used to change law.
What are legal custody medical care decisions?
The person who has sole legal custody of their own child by virtue of a court order or by operation of law has the right to make decisions about medical care for that child. That means they can take the child to the doctor for routine medical care, allow treatment at a hospital, approve medications, take the child for counseling, have the child immunized, get dental treatment, etc.That same right applies when the court appoints a guardian. The guardian has the right to make medical decisions for their ward.The person who has sole legal custody of their own child by virtue of a court order or by operation of law has the right to make decisions about medical care for that child. That means they can take the child to the doctor for routine medical care, allow treatment at a hospital, approve medications, take the child for counseling, have the child immunized, get dental treatment, etc.That same right applies when the court appoints a guardian. The guardian has the right to make medical decisions for their ward.The person who has sole legal custody of their own child by virtue of a court order or by operation of law has the right to make decisions about medical care for that child. That means they can take the child to the doctor for routine medical care, allow treatment at a hospital, approve medications, take the child for counseling, have the child immunized, get dental treatment, etc.That same right applies when the court appoints a guardian. The guardian has the right to make medical decisions for their ward.The person who has sole legal custody of their own child by virtue of a court order or by operation of law has the right to make decisions about medical care for that child. That means they can take the child to the doctor for routine medical care, allow treatment at a hospital, approve medications, take the child for counseling, have the child immunized, get dental treatment, etc.That same right applies when the court appoints a guardian. The guardian has the right to make medical decisions for their ward.
What is the panel citizens who make decisions in a court of law?
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What panel of citizens make decisions in a court of law?
JURY
What age can a child choose to live with a non-custodial parent or custodian in California?
When they no longer is a child by law, age 18.
In Florida child support stops at the age of 18 in Puerto Rico the age is 21 if the chilg live Florida and the father in Puerto Rico which law applies?
The law that applies is the law in where the child is. In this case Florida.
How can i make my mother-in-law pay me child support?
You cannot make your mother-in-law pay you child support. The only person who you can demand child support from is the father of the child.
To what age does the child restraint law apply?
5 yrs. of age
What is the emancipation law in Delaware for a 17 year old who is with child?
In Delaware, a 17 year old who is pregnant may be eligible for emancipation if they are able to prove that they can support themselves and their child financially. They would need to file a petition with the court and attend a hearing to determine if they meet the requirements for emancipation. Ultimately, the court will decide whether emancipation is in the best interest of the minor and their child.
What was the age of the children before there were laws?
This question doesn't make sense. Before what laws? Are you asking until what age was a person considred a child before there was a law stating so?
What age can a child's desire to live with a parent be seriously considered?
12 years of age by law
