Legal Question in Family Law in New York

Laws governing minors

Well I wanted to know what exactly is the legal age to leave home without your parents doing anything about it and I also wanted to know what is the legal age for the minor ro be if she were to date someone older than eighteen years of age without getting the adult in trouble, and for the age of the minor she is 16,

Thank you


Asked on 7/08/01, 10:31 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Garry Hanlon

Re: Laws governing minors

You may leave home with impunity still at

age 16. This is supposed to be raised to

18 in November

Statutory Rape may still involve up to 18

year olds (18th birthday)

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Answered on 7/09/01, 9:07 pm


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