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There are no laws that state what age is appropriate for a child to be left alone nationally, so each state has their own guidelines. The state of Kansas recommends a child be 12 years old prior to being left alone.
How old can a child be to stay alone in the state of Florida?
In most states the government will not prosecute someone under the age of 12. Colorado has charged 12 year olds with crimes.
In many places a 16 year old is legal to live on their own so it would seem that a 17 year old is more than capable of staying the night on their own except in rare cases such as not being capable of being alone at any time (ex. special needs).
http://www.childcare.org/families/article_school-aged-home-alone.htm School Aged Children Home Alone? The decision to leave your child home alone is a very personal decision that needs to be made based on your feelings and experience with your child. Washington State does not have any laws or rules that say at what age a child can be left home alone. In general, children under 10 should not be left on their own, and babies and younger children should not be left alone even for a few minutes. Here are some questions to ask your self before you leave your child home alone. Does your child feel at all frightened or apprehensive about staying home alone? Does your child follow your instructions and your rules? Can you count on your child to tell you the truth? Can your child be counted on to stay clearheaded in an unexpected or emergency situation? Can you child calmly dial 911, give their full name (and yours), street address and phone number, and explain the situation? You might feel most comfortable starting out leaving your child alone for short periods of time. Go slowly and make sure that you and your child are comfortable with the situation.
The state of Louisiana does not have a law that states the age in which a child can be left home alone. However it is never recommended that a child under age 12 be left home alone for any period of time.
No state but Illinois and Maryland have laws that actually state what age a child can stay home alone and the amount of time. However, there are basic guidelines put into effect across the country. Usually the youngest age a child can stay home alone is 8, but only a couple of hours. At age 13, a child can be left alone all day but not overnight. At age 16, a child can be left alone at anytime of day.
In Colorado, filing a petition for a name change costs around $90-$150 in court fees. Additional costs may include publication fees if required by the court, as well as any fees associated with obtaining certified copies of the name change order. It's best to contact the local court or consult with an attorney for the most up-to-date information on the total costs involved.
Yes he is but he can not legally vote or drink yet.
In Colorado, minors who are at least 16 years old can move out without being emancipated if they have the consent of a parent or legal guardian. Otherwise, they would need to be emancipated by a court to live independently.
Yes, out-of-state same-sex marriages are legal under Colorado state law effective October 6, 2014.
Yes, out-of-state same-sex marriages are legal under Colorado state law effective October 6, 2014.
Yes, out-of-state same-sex marriages are legal under Colorado state law effective October 6, 2014.
There are no laws that state what age is appropriate for a child to be left alone nationally, so each state has their own guidelines. The state of Kansas recommends a child be 12 years old prior to being left alone.
How old can a child be to stay alone in the state of Florida?
Yes. Effective May 1, 2013, the state of Colorado recognizes civil unions formed in other states.
Yes. Effective May 1, 2013, the state of Colorado recognizes civil unions formed in other states.