always thought once a child turned 18, the parents were no longer responsible for thier actions, but was told they are considered emanicpated adults until they turn 21, and the parents can still be held accountable for thier actions and be sued by something an adult child under the age of 21 does.
2006-06-11 03:31:43 · 11 answers · asked by n h 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
Cant be totaly sure these things may vary by state I am sure that if a 18 year old reamain in school and at home a child support parent is still responsible to pay support until he reachs the age of 21...
2006-06-11 03:36:34 · answer #1 · answered by djmantx 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
That depends on the State you live in. Believe it or not some States you can marry at 13yrs of age,yes united states. Again it depends on the State you live in, the laws are different in every State. At 18 where i am yes 18 is a adult and in court is given adult verdicts. No you cant buy alcohol but at 18 with a I.D. you can buy cigarettes. Look up your laws on the Internet in your state. That's where you will find the correct answer. Take care.
2006-06-11 03:41:08 · answer #2 · answered by Brat-tett & Brat Pack's 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they r an adult at 21
2006-06-11 03:34:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as the child is still in high school or college the age of 'adulthood' is 21.
2006-06-11 03:35:02 · answer #4 · answered by rachellynn200 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That all depends on where you live. I live in Indiana and as long as they are in school you are held accountable for their actions. I suggest you call the family courts and ask them, they will tell you what they law is in your state.
2006-06-11 03:35:28 · answer #5 · answered by young at heart 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, in the eyes of the law you are an adult.
2006-06-11 04:09:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
we just had 2 daughters turn 18 and were told that they are on their own and responsible for what they do. if they do something they pay for it. they are responsible adults now. so they tell us.
2006-06-11 03:36:18 · answer #7 · answered by charley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure but I think that's not true. Once 18, they're an adult, able to vote and go to "big boy" jail.
2006-06-11 03:34:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not if the 18 yr old is not living with them,but being a parent never ends.
2006-06-11 03:36:41 · answer #9 · answered by m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes.
2006-06-11 03:34:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋