does any one know at what age a child has to be in order to leagalize their parents in the United States?
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The age is 21.  I know this because I help ppl with filing papers for USCIS
536814
The US citizenship and immigration services website will help your family determine how to procede. the third link down provides a list of naturalization requirements. The second details the law dealing with the naturalization of family members. Usually if a person came to this country illegally he will have to return to his country of origin and apply to come in legally from there. You might also benefit from contacting a lawyer who specializes in immigration. I'm sure even the Legal aid societies in your area will have enough knowledge to advise you.
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It depends on the status of the matter it is a case to case basis. If the mother is an american citizen it is faster for the daughter to be petitioned.
666566
It depends on what state you are in. I live in Wisconsin and there is no set age. As long as it is a reasonable amount of time and as long as the child knows what to do in case of an emergency and has a list of important phone numbers.
104955
In some states, I know in NY for sure, when you are 16 you can legally become emancipated.  No paper work involved.  As long as you have somewhere that you can go and a way to support yourself.  I would call some local agency's though to make sure.
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It's called the age of majority. No, it is not legal in all 50 states. Infact, pertaining to firearms and liquor, it is ONLY a possibility in Louisiana. Now, as for emancipation (where a minor becomes independent of his/her parents), that is possible in ALL 50 states. They still may not purchase controlled substances OR vote until they are of the age mandated by the state. However, they are legally responsible for all of their own actions, financial commitments, etc.
104982
it depends on how mature the child is. of course there are laws that have required age limits on things like that.
657091
Both parents are US citizens.  No matter where the child was born the child would still be a US citizen.
641279
you'll have to go to the local public school and you'll need to submit copies of their social security cards, immunizations, there are others i'm sure. the school will tell you everything you'll need to have. the grade level will most likely be determined by both age and what grade they were in in they home country.
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Courts Can Order Payment of College Expenses Even Though the Child Has Reached Majority.\nAt one time, majority was reached at age 21. When it was reduced by law to age 18, a new problem was presented: Could the court order a parent to pay for his or her children's college expenses as child support, despite the fact that they would be over 18 when the payments were made? In most states, that question has been answered in the affirmative - if the parent has sufficient resources - although the courts are not required to make such orders.\n\nwas there an agreement to provide support for college filed with the courts? if you are not financially able to pay the college expenses , no they cannot make you. They do not court order married custodial parents to pay college if they are where they are able to or not. I do not think they can force you to, or kids all over would be suing parents for financial payment for college.
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The law states that all children should receive an equal share of the inheritence unless stated otherwise in a will or something. It makes no distinction b/w legitimate and so-called 'illegitimate' children. I think this is the right thing as making such a distinction is only another form of discrimination. Why should someone have less rights because they were born out of wedlock? it's hardly their fault.
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None.  As a Minor, you have the right to listen to you parents, go to school, study and do what other kids are doing:  learning the skills and info needed to become contributing members of society.  Regardless of country of origin, unless your parents had their rights stricken, they are presumed to be competent and raising you properly. \n\nYou should thank you parents for caring enough to be interested in your life.  I've been on my own since 17 years old, (I am now 28) and I wish I could have had my mom that interested in my life.  Now, with my parents passing, I am left to remember those times.\n\nLegally, as long as you are an unemancipated minor, you get to either follow their rules, or get punished.  Should you rebel by skipping school and such, you will be forced to attend, if noy locked away, forcibly schooled and otherwise regulated until you reach adulthood.\n\nTo become emancipated, at least generally in the US, you need to prove that you are both able to take care of yourself financially, scholastically and generally.  Quite hard, considering most kids get paid crap, don't like to save, and can not be trusted to go to school for themselves.\n\nAgain, give your folks a big hug and a kiss and thank them for taking a proactive stand in your life.
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That all depends on what state you are in.  In Texas at 17, your parents can no longer tell you where to live.  Talk to a lawyer in your state to learn exactly what you would have to do.
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It is actually not a country wide decision.  In the US each state governs its own education system.  However, you must be 5 years old to enroll in Kindergaten.  Kindergarten in my state is available, but not mandatory, through the public education system.  I believe they can enroll in the Headstart program which is gov't funded at the age of 3. Other institutions such as religious sponsored daycare sometimes designate different ages to begin their education process.
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Each court will be different,\n\nAre you sure they will try it in juvenile court ?  In our area, they most likely would try it in adult court.\n\nBut I would say that since the parents would not be supporting you, you would be sent to juv detention till you are 18 to 21 \nThat is about the max they can do.
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Generally speaking:\nOne parent must be a U.S. citizen for any international adoption \nMarried applicants must be at least 21 years of age \nSingle applicants must be at least 25 years of age \n\nHope this helps!
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In most states, you simply have to be 18...\n\nThat movie, "Irreconcilable Difference" with Drew Barrymore is a complete work of fiction.\nOutside of parental abuse, a child cannot "divorce" his/her parents.\n\nCould you picture the number of lawsuits that would ensue?? *L*\n\nYou can run away, of course.  But that's not legally leaving home..