Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

What are rights/responsibilities for a parent of a 17 year old who moved out due to not wanting to abide by rules of the house?


Asked on 12/08/09, 5:17 pm

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Fran Brochstein Attorney & Mediator

For criminal purposes a 17 year old is an adult.

For civil purposes, you are responsible for some of his acts until the moment he turns 18.

I guess you will be counting the days. The moment he/she turns 18 then you are totally off the hook!

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Answered on 12/13/09, 5:13 pm


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