Spring Lake, NC asked in Family Law and Juvenile Law for North Carolina

Q: NCmy 17 year old girl is getting ready to runaway. with her boyfriend. how can i protect myself if im liable

It seems like a contradiction..they can run away at 17 but I'm liable still?

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Amanda Bowden Houser

  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Jacksonville, NC
  • Licensed in North Carolina

A: Protect yourself? You should be more concerned about protecting your 17 year old. 17 years olds are not magically allowed to run away unless you are the one foolishly allowing it (in which case - you ought to be liable). They are not allowed to run away until 18 and at that point you are not liable.


