Full question:
A child wants to leave his aunts house and move back with his mother. They have custody of him. Can he tell them he is leaving if he is 15 years old?
- Category: Guardianship
- Date:
- State: Maryland
Answer:
The answer depends on who has legal custody of the child. A minor must be emancipated to be free from an adult's custody. Emancipation is a legal process that grants a minor independence from their parents or guardians.
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