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writes:My 16 year old daughter has decided she cannot live with our rules. As much as it is killing me to let her move out, I think for her it might be the only way to learn that our household rules were not that bad. She has always been very strong willed. What I am wondering is, are we legally responsible for her until she is 18 even though she left our house by choice?Please respond if you have any knowledge of Canadian law! Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (31 May 2009): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionThanks for the help. It seems to be an area that is dependent on who ends up getting involved.
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reader, happytochat  +, writes (31 May 2009):
Unless someone else is offically taking over your job as a parent, i.e. guardian, then yes you are responsible even if shes not living with you.
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reader, Danielepew  +, writes (31 May 2009):
 Sorry. I have no knowledge of Canadian law, but I think common sense would indicate that, if she chooses to go on her own, she's on her own. Otherwise there's no point in her bravado. I am fully aware that "common sense" is often nowhere to be found in legislation, however...
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reader, anonymous, writes (31 May 2009): I dont know about Canadian laws but here in Britain your allowed to kick your 16 year old out, they're expected to be able to fend for themselves from 16.
Just let her go! She'll be back in no time, i guarantee, the minute she sees how easy it was back at home she'll be back!
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reader, anonymous, writes (31 May 2009): Unless she becomes legally emancipated, I'd imagine so. Leaving home doesn't make a minor a legal adult unless recognized by the courts.
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