The slippery northern men who collected fees for enlisting men in the Union were known as bounty jumpers. Bounty jumpers would enlist in the Union or Confederate military and collect payment before leaving.
Of course there is. A minor does not have the right to decide where they live. Until you become a legal adult, your parents make that decision. The exception would be if the minor has been emancipated in some manner such as marriage (which requires parental consent).
Unless they have been legally emancipated by the court, they are a runaway - and can be classified a Child In Need of Supervision if it is done continually.
Leaving the country in the black means that there was no national debt, but a surplus.
You can be fined for leaving rubbish anywhere in Australia. To leave it in a National Park is no exception.
The age at which a person may leave full-time education is now 18. It used to be 16.
Yes, unless she has parental consent. But starting the process at 17 is a waste of money since the case will probably not be done until you are 18.
In the state of Georgia, there is no specific law that dictates a minimum age for a child to be left alone overnight. However, it is generally recommended that children under the age of 14 should not be left home alone overnight. It is important to assess the maturity and responsibility of the individual teenager before making a decision.
Children are not "emancipated" from child support. They are "entitled" to financial support by the non-custodial parent. In general, children become emancipated by leaving their parent(s)' house and becoming self-supporting. Child support is usually not due for an emancipated child.
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In Louisiana, a person must be 18 years old to enter into a contract to lease an apartment or house. If a girl wants to move out at 17, she may need to seek permission from her parents or legal guardians to do so. It's advisable for her to consult with legal counsel to understand her rights and responsibilities in this situation.
Until you are an adult, Texas law says the parents are responsible for the minor and where they live. Seventeen is not the same age as eighteen.