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Is it legal for a parent to force their child under the age of 18 to pay rent?
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∙ 10y ago
No it is not. It's the parents legal obligation to pay all living expenses for the child until he/she is 18yo.
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Can a parent force a kid to go to catholic school?
Yes, since the child will be under 16 years old, the child cannot legally decide by themselves that they will not go there. (Assuming that the parent is the child's legal guardian).
Can a parent stop a marriage in Texas?
If the child is a minor (under 18yrs.), yes, the marriage can be stopped by a parent. The child can not marry without the consent of a parent/legal guardian or custodial parent.
Is it legal for a step parent to strike a step child?
No, it is not legal for anyone to strike a child under the age of 18. You can be charged with child abuse or cruelty to a child if you strike someone under 18 years old.
Age to be legal parent in California?
In California, there is no specific minimum age requirement to be a legal parent. However, individuals under 18 may need parental consent or a court order to establish certain parental rights.
Is spanking legal in Texas?
Abuse does not include reasonable discipline by a parent/guardian/managing or possessory conservator if child not exposed to substantial risk of harm. Family Code Sec. 261.001. [Civil Code] Parent/stepparent/person standing in loco parentis to child is justified to use non-deadly force against a child under 18 when and to degree the actor reasonably believes necessary to discipline, or safeguard or promote child's welfare. Penal Sec. 9.61. [Criminal Code]
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.
If a parent is legal US resident in the us and the underage child isn't can the child be legalized?
As far as i know the parent would have to first become a citizen, moving them from legal resident status, once the parent files for US citizenship he/she also files for the underage child/ren. the under age child/ren then automatically become citizens the same time as the parent. This is what my father in law and many others i know did when they migrated to the US.
Can a parent buy a ticket to a rated R movie for a child that is 16 in missouri?
Under the 'R' rating, only parents or a legal guardian can buy tickets for underage viewers.
Is it okay for the babysitter to be allowed to watch the children get a spanking?
If they are the ones doing the spanking (from permission of a parent) it is fine otherwise you probably don't want to watch the child being spanked First and foremost spanking is child abuse, There is no rationale for a child to be disciplined this way. Sitters should never, ever spank a child under any circumstances, It is child abuse.
Can parents have guardianship of their child when they are over 18 years of age?
If they have legal custody, they are, by definition, the legal guardians.
Who is considered a dependant child?
A person who is under 18 or an adult still supported totally by the parents.
Does a parent have to have documentation to be a voice of a trustee under 18?
I am unfamiliar with your phrase, "a voice of a trustee under 18'. Generally, a parent would require a court appointment in order to act in legal matters for a child who is under 18. For example, if the child inherited an interest in real estate the parent would need to be appointed guardian and request a license to sell in order to sell the minor's interest in the real estate.
