Legal Question in Family Law in California

In the state of california what is the legal age of children to be left alone?


Asked on 4/10/10, 8:14 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

There is no specific stautory age. It all depends on the totality of the circumstances as to whether the child is safe alone or not. Theoretically a pretty young child could be safe for a short time under some circumstances, and a 17 year old could be unsafe under other facts and circumstances.

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Answered on 4/15/10, 11:32 pm


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