FallinWoman 1 #1 July 8, 2005 Is it legal for a 16 year old to live by herself? I know a child who got an apartment. Her mom signed the lease, so I am not sure that the complex knows that she is living there alone. Do parents have a legal responsibility here? ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anvilbrother 0 #2 July 8, 2005 Missouri right? Postes r made from an iPad or iPhone. Spelling and gramhair mistakes guaranteed move along, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #3 July 8, 2005 It can be in Washington. A coworker did that years ago. I think the kid has to be emancipated. I probably wouldn't get too much legal advice from skydivers ('cept Lawrocket) Like Bill Booth says "The people at the dropzone are not lawyers, and can not give you legal advice." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #4 July 8, 2005 She is not emancipated...that would make sense to me. She is just a 16 year old living in an apartment that Mommy rented so she does not have to change schools. I worry about her safety for the next two years of high school. yes, Missouri. ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #5 July 8, 2005 does mommy check up on her or is she all alone all the time?Leroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #6 July 8, 2005 as far as I know she is alone....she is actually paying the rent herself (step-dad got her a job leasing apartments....) ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
legalart 0 #7 July 8, 2005 As with all legal questions there is no simple answer. Emancipation is generally necessary in order for a minor to live alone. But, and of course its a very big but, it depends upon the law in the state in which the minor is living. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #8 July 8, 2005 Quoteas far as I know she is alone....she is actually paying the rent herself (step-dad got her a job leasing apartments....) does her stepdad manage the apartments or own them? i asking cause if the apartments she lives in are managed by him then i would assume that he would be close by at any point in time which may have effect if its ok for her to live alone. Just my .02 no legal degree here. ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #9 July 8, 2005 Step-dad does not own the complex where she is living. He owns property in a neighboring county. ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #10 July 8, 2005 wow, thats trusting parental units... i know I wouldnt have been able to do that at 16. If i was a 16 yr. old girl living in an apartment all by myself id be nervous at night. I hope she has something for protection if someone tries to get in. and 911 on speed dial. of course all as a precautionary measure. plenty of good stout mase. the institutional size can. ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #11 July 8, 2005 Anne, do you know for a fact that the kid is not emancipated or are you just guessing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #12 July 8, 2005 QuoteIs it legal for a 16 year old to live by herself? I know a child who got an apartment. Her mom signed the lease, so I am not sure that the complex knows that she is living there alone. Do parents have a legal responsibility here? _________________________________- Seriously. Call your local District Attorney's office and ask them. Be sure, you have all the facts together. They, will be glad to answer your question. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
