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Who is Considered a Child? 1930 - What is the age of majority? 1931 - Who is entitled to protective services? 1932 - Who is considered a child for child support? 1933 - At what age can a child legally move out? 1934 - Can a child be tried as an adult in criminal court? 1935 - Children born outside of marriage 1936 - How long is a parent responsible for caring for a child? 1937 - Is a parent responsible if a child’s actions cause damage? 1938 - How old does a child have to be to get a job? 1939 - Can a child be a party to a legally enforceable contract? Legal Help for Children 968 - Can a child sue or be sued? Office of the Children's Lawyer 969 - What is the Children's Aid Society? 970 - Can children hire lawyers? Child Safety and Abuse 971 - What can be done if a child is being abused? 972 - What is considered emotional abuse? 973 - Who has a legal obligation to report child abuse? 0989 - Finding abducted children Child Custody 974 - Who decides child custody issues? 975 - Can custodial parents move their children anywhere? 976 - What is a Custody and Parenting Time (Access) Report? 0992 - Child custody investigations Property Rights 977 - Do parents have the right to make decisions about their children's assets (property/money)? 978 - What can children do if parents mismanage or steal their property?