12 or 14 in canada?
From a legal perspective-- 18
In legal terms, a child is typically defined as a person who is under the age of 18 and has not reached the age of majority, which is the age at which a person is considered an adult and can make legal decisions on their own.
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18 years old is the legal age of adulthood.
There is currently not a law that specifies the age a child has to be to stay home alone overnight. It is left up to the parents to decide if their child is mature enough to handle it.
Yes, there is a legal age to move out. It is the age of majority, the point where you are considered an adult. In Illinois, that is 18.
The minimum legal age to purchase a house in Canada is 18. If a person is under the age of 18, they are unable to enter into a contract since they are still considered a minor.
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In Indiana, a person is considered a legal adult at age 18. Prior to turning 18, a child is considered a minor and is under the legal authority of their parents or legal guardians.
In Maryland, the legal age a child can leave home without being considered a runaway is 18 years old. Parents or legal guardians have the responsibility to provide care for their children until they reach the age of majority. If a child leaves home before this age without permission, they may be considered a runaway.