Full question:
My son is 18 yrs old, but still in high school. He wants to move into his own apartment and has the funds to do so. Do I have any legal responsibility if he were to get in any kind of trouble? Is it legal for him to move since he is still in high school? Thank you!
- Category: Minors
- Subcategory: Age of Majority
- Date:
- State: Colorado
Answer:
The age of majority in Colorado is 18. Unless there is a court order in effect requiring a parent to provide a duty of support past the age of majority, a child is considered free from the care and custody of the parents upon reaching the age of majority. A child is considered an adult at age 18 in Colorado and is free to move out of the parents' home. As an adult, the child is responsible for his own actions and means of support, housing, etc.
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