What If “Home Alone” Happened in Nebraska? Child Neglect, CPS, and Custody Explained
What would really happen if Home Alone took place in Nebraska instead of Hollywood? While the movie plays it for laughs, Nebraska law treats leaving a child home alone as a serious legal issue. Parents could face a CPS investigation, criminal child neglect charges, and lasting consequences in custody or parenting time cases. Nebraska has no set legal age for staying home alone, so courts and child welfare officials look at the totality of the circumstances—age, safety, supervision, and risk. This article breaks down how Nebraska law actually handles these situations and explains the practical steps parents can take to protect their family before travel or emergencies.
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