Legal Question in Family Law in Indiana
Legal Responsibility As A Parent Of A Minor Child
Is there an age at which we are no longer legally responsible for our teenage son's actions?
The legal drinking age in Indiana is 21.
Example: He is 18, consumes alcohol, drives and commits bodily injury to another, are we held accountable for his actions? Can we be sued for his actions after he reaches a certain age? Or are we separated from him 'legally' after he reaches a certain age?
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Legal Responsibility As A Parent Of A Minor Child
If he's 18, you're no longer liable. Although he's not old enough to drink, the law considers him an adult at 18.
Even if he were a minor, your liability would be limited. I believe it's $3,500 now.
I wouldn't let him drive your vehicles because your insurer could be on the hook if he has an accident, which will jack up your rates or possibly get you canceled.
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