Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

age of child to leave home without prosecution due to abuse

15yr old who is being mistrested by stepmother, father out of state for months, how old does he have to be to be able to leave home?


Asked on 4/11/08, 11:56 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Patricia F. Bushman BUSHMAN LAW OFFICES

Re: age of child to leave home without prosecution due to abuse

You, or someone else who has an interest in is child - his mother, a grandparent, an aunt or uncle, ..., really need to sit down and talk with an attorney about possible courses of action.

If the child is in real, immediate danger, the authorities (police or CPS) need to be contacted.

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Answered on 4/11/08, 3:57 pm


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