Legal Question in Family Law in California
Child Neglect
At what age is it legal to leave Children home alone for 8 hrs or more without Adult supervision?
Asked on 12/01/99, 3:47 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
James Smith
James E. Smith Ltd.
Re: Child Neglect
There is no law. I would recommend only at 14. However, the court will look at the circumstances of the case and the maturity of the child before making a ruling. Until the child is 18 the parent is responsible but the parent does not have to micro-manage teens.
Answered on 12/01/99, 9:26 pm
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