What age do you have to be to leave home in the state of Kansas?

Answer 1

Check with either your local police department or Department of Children and Family Services to find the exact age that is allowable without it being considered neglect or abuse. Even if the legal age, lets say is 12, is the child mature and responsible enough to have that kind of duty. That should be the main consideration in this matter.

Only two states have legislated a specific age to leave a child home alone, Illinois and Maryland. Generally speaking, the child must be safe, must feel safe, and know how to take care of themselves in an emergency. Most places believe that 12 or 13 is okay to leave home alone for a couple of hours during daylight hours.

Answer 2

Leaving Home

The parents of an non-emancipated minor have the custody and control of such minor. This means that the parents can legally decide where the minor lives until the minor reaches the age of majority (usually 18) or otherwise becomes emancipated.

If a minor moves away from the home of his or her parents or legal guardians without their permission, that minor can be picked up by authorities as a runaway. Depending upon the state, there may be an evaluation stage in which the situation is reviewed to insure that the individual is not endangered by being returned to the home. Some states have recognized that minors that are 16 or 17 are often considered questionable as to their ability to leave home. Authorities may not want to deal with minors in this age group and some states are establishing legislation enforcing the age of majority and eliminating any questions in the eyes of the law enforcement community.

Check with your local laws for more specifics. If you are in an unsafe environment, law enforcement personnel can put you in contact with the appropriate agencies to obtain help.

Answer 3

You have to reach the age of majority. In most places, including Kansas, that means you have to be at least 18 years of age. Until then, your parents are responsible for you financially.

Answer 4

in the U.S. you become a legal adult when you turn 18. so most likely you can leave when your 18.

Answer 5

The state's legal age of majority is 18.

Answer 6

16