Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia
Legal age to leave state
In the state of Virginia, at what age can a ''child'' leave the state without the permission of his/her parents?
Asked on 7/13/01, 5:14 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Beard
Attorney at Law
Re: Legal age to leave state
Unless emancipated by court order, a person under the age of eighteen is considered legally a child and is subject to the legal control of his or her parents.
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Answered on 7/16/01, 9:54 am