Legal Question in Family Law in Washington

Children

How old does a child have to be, to be left home alone in the state of washington


Asked on 3/05/07, 7:41 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Elizabeth Powell ELizabeth Powell PS Inc

Re: Children

Its really a judgment call, although the State says twelve years.

There are some fifteen year olds who are too immature to be alone, and eleven year olds who can handle themselves just fine.

Hope this helps. Powell

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Answered on 3/05/07, 7:44 pm


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