There are very few states in the U.S. with legal minimum ages for children home alone, but many state agencies have published guidelines. Arizona DOES NOT specify a legal age, according to the Arizona Department of Economic Security.
12 years of age appears to be the most common recommendation. Below in Related Links is an article entitled Home Alone Children Legal Age Limits which provides one guideline from a California agency representative who suggests that 8 year olds and over can be left at home for up to several hours (usually after school before a parent gets home from work). This site also provides a state by state comparison with references.
In Indiana, the legal age a minor can leave home without parental consent is 18 years old. However, in cases of abuse or neglect, minors can seek emancipation through the court system.
In Arizona, a 17-year-old cannot legally move out without parental consent. The legal age of majority in Arizona is 18, so until then, parents or a legal guardian are responsible for the minor. If a minor does leave home without permission, the parents could involve law enforcement to bring the minor back home.
When they are no longer a minor. Which would be when they turn 18 in Florida.
18 when you are an adult. At 16 you are still a minor.
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In Georgia, a minor can leave home at the age of 17 unless they have been legally emancipated. If a minor leaves home before the age of 17 without parental permission or legal emancipation, their parents can file a runaway report with the police.
18 when they become an adult. A minor can not rent an apartment nor sign contracts.
In the state of Florida, the legal age of a minor to leave home without parental consent is 18 years old.
In Mississippi, the legal age for a child to leave home without being considered a runaway is 21. However, if a minor leaves home before that age, they may still be subject to laws regarding parental responsibility and the duty to provide support. It is recommended to seek legal advice if you are considering leaving home as a minor.
In Alabama, the legal age to leave home without parental consent is 19 years old. However, a minor who is at least 18 and has graduated from high school can also leave home without parental consent.
In Arizona, it is legal to leave a child home alone at age 17. However, it is important to consider the maturity and readiness of the individual to be left home alone and ensure that they have the necessary skills to handle emergencies and stay safe.
In France, the legal age to leave home without parental consent is 18 years old. However, minors can seek emancipation through legal procedures before turning 18.