Legal Question in Family Law in Michigan

teenager

If my 17 yr old son moves out, because he doesn't want to follow the rules, like going to school etc...decides to move back in a few months later, by law do we have to let him back in since we are responsible for him until he's 18?


Asked on 6/20/08, 11:09 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Rod Johnson Law Offices RL Johnson

Re: teenager

A person under the age of 18, remains the responsibility his/her parent(s) or guardian(s). A parent/guardian has a legal duty to provide adequate food, clothing, shelter, or medical care and to intervene to eliminate risks of harm to a minor when s/he is able to do so and has, or should have, knowledge of the risk.

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Answered on 6/22/08, 10:47 pm


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