Legal Question in Family Law in Utah
minors and right to decide where to live.
when is a male child now age 13 considered an adult in the state of utah ?. or at what age can a child legally leave a abusive, violent home if he or she wants too ?
Asked on 2/16/09, 9:59 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Cory Wall
Cory R. Wall, Attorney at Law, P.C.
Re: minors and right to decide where to live.
A person is not an adult until age 18. if you are being abused you need to call the police immediately and report it. You shoul also notify the Division of Child and Family Services of the State of Utah.
Answered on 2/16/09, 11:28 pm
Alvin Lundgren
Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.
Re: minors and right to decide where to live.
A child is an adult at age 18. If there is violence in the home call Child Protective Services. Either parent can get a restraining order against the abuser - or the Department of Child and Family Services can place the child in a safe home.
Answered on 2/17/09, 10:51 am
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