Legal Question in Family Law in Nebraska

Legal Age of Children

What is the age a child can legally be left home alone in the state of Nebraska? What is the babysitting age in Nebraska?


Asked on 2/24/03, 5:53 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kyle Doviken Doviken and Ditsch

Re: Legal Age of Children

There is no "bright line" rule in Nebraska. A court would consider the relative maturity of the child and other factors, i.e. the conditions that the child would face (would he/she have an aunt/uncle or other adult check in on them), how long they are left unattended, etc.

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Answered on 2/24/03, 6:12 pm


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