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