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In most states the age of majority is 18, but in some it's higher. For example, in Mississippi anyone under the age of 21 is considered to be a minor. That's why you have to be 21 in MS to get married without parental consent.
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∙ 16y agoThere is no law regarding babysitting in NC. The children have to be safe, feel safe and know how to handle an emergency. A 13 year old can usually handle one or two other kids, other then their siblings.
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∙ 14y agoDepending on the state you live in there are various ages assigned as being a legal adult. Somewhere between 17 and 21 is the gamut the ages run.
In some states marriage and/or pregnancy changes the usual age in others it does nothing and the father could be held for statutory rape - depending on his age and the girls age.
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∙ 11y agoEight Years Old!
Although the state has no specific laws regarding this issue, the North Carolina fire code (G.S. § 14-318) states that a child under the age of eight shall not be left alone without appropriate supervision due to the risk of danger by fire.
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∙ 16y ago16 is the legal age that a person can quit school in NC.
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∙ 13y agodepends on what you need consent for? age of consent for sex is 16. no dating laws.
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Is a 17-year-old considered an adult in Brazoria County Texas?
No, the legal age in Texas is 18.
If a 16-year-old is considered an adult why can't they move out of their parents' house when they are 17?
A 16-year-old is not considered a legal adult in any US state. In the majority of states the legal age of majority is 18 in a few states it is higher.
What age is considered to be an adult?
No! Being pregnant does not automatically make you an adult. Adulthood is only accomplished by age - You are still a "minor child" by legal standards.
Are you considered an adult at the age of 17 in Wisconsin?
None, in most states the legal age of majority is 18, in Alabama and Nebraska it is 19, in Mississippi and Pennsylvania it is 21. There are several states which use the age of 17 to designate a minor as an "adult" for adjudication purposes; these type juvenile laws do not supercede the established age of majority.
What is the legal age that a father doesn't have to pay child support if said child is not in school or working but living with mother for free?
at age 18 because that child is considered an adult.
What is Legal age to be considered an adult NY?
17 is the legal age to be considered an adult.
What is the legal age to be considered an adult in the state of MS?
The age that your considered an adult in the state of Mississippi is 21.
Are you considered a legal adult at age 18 when you graduate from high school?
once your 17 your considered a legal adult
Why is the legal smokening age 18?
because your considered a legal adult.
What was the legal age in 1990 to be considered an adult in Washington DC?
The age of majority is 18 in Washington DC. That is when they are considered an adult.
What is the legal age to be considered an adult in NJ?
18
What is the legal age to be considered an adult in MA?
18
Are you considered a legal adult at the age of 17 in the state of louisiana?
No. You're not considered a legal adult at 17 in any state (although you can be tried as an adult if you commit a crime). The magic age is 18.
What is the legal age for a female to be considered an adult in Illinois?
You are legally an adult at 18.
Are you considered a legal adult at the age of 18 in Mississippi?
yes the age of majority is 18, you are an adult and have the responsibilities
What is the legal age of emancipation in Louisiana?
You are considered an adult at age 18 in Louisiana.
What is the legal age in Nebraska to be considered an adult for a female?
19
