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.
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.
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.
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.