What legal abilities does my child have?
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Do you have a child aged 6-12?

The child is the holder of a full citizenship, not contradicted by his inability to exercise certain rights personally, to demand-supply from the parents or guardian or other legal representatives.

With full respect for the best interests of the child and the Convention on the Rights of the Child, he or she may exercise the right of consultation or choice, such as in-hospital treatment or from 12 years of age, may request a lawyer to defend his or her interests. cases of parental power regulation in accordance with the Civil Guardianship Law.

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