How old do you have to be to move out in Georgia?

Answer 1

Moving Out of Your Parents' House in GAthe legal age of majority in Georgia is eighteen (18). Georgia Code Title 39, Chapter 1, Article 1.

A child (anyone under the age of 18) cannot just move out from their parent(s) home. The parent(s) are responsible for the child till that child reaches 18. You can leave your parents' house without their permission when you reach the age of 18, or they can kick you out.

You cannot leave before you reach 18, although there are a few exceptions.

Exceptions to this rule:

• If a child gets pregnant, that child can get married without parental consent and after the marriage will be consider emancipated.

• The teen can become emancipated. There is no prescribed emancipation status laws, such cases are adjudicated on an individual basis. This requires a ruling from a judge. You must convince the judge that there is good legal reason for you to be able to leave your home. In the state of Georgia on an annual basis this happens about a dozen times.

• The teen can join the military with parental consent at age 17.

Pursuant to Georgia common-law emancipation, if a 17-year-old is self-supporting, the parent(s) can grant permission for them to live elsewhere. The parent(s) can also revoke that permission at any time they choose.

Actually, the people above who said a child can move out at 17 were correct. Under the laws in Georgia, a child is considered an adult in the eyes of the law at 17. The child can move out of their own free will but can not be kicked out until they are 18. Sadly, we are going through this mess now with our unruly daughter. She has been arrested a multitude of times, she spent a month in the county jail (the real jail, not juvenile hall), and she has been hospitalized twice in a psychiatric facility long term. She takes off whenever she feels like it and no matter how many times we call the police (we have called them at least 25 times) they always tell us the same thing....."She is 17. She can leave if she wants to and there is nothing you can do about it. However, if she comes back you HAVE to let her in until she is 18". It doesn't matter how many times she leaves or under what circumstances....if she decides she wants to come back, we have to let her in or face legal repercussions. In other words, if we refuse to let her back in, WE could be charged with neglect and/or abandonment. Oh and the kicker is this.....when she does take off, we are still legally responsible for her actions. We do not have to give her anything or financially support her if she chooses to leave. However, while she is out there doing whatever she does, we are responsible for whatever she does. So in other words, if she goes out there and hurts someone, we are responsible for any damages or expenses she causes until she turns 18. Even after being told this my too many police officers to count, we didn't believe it could be accurate so we checked with a lawyer and were told that it is indeed the truth.

From the Georgia Code:

TITLE 19. DOMESTIC RELATIONS

CHAPTER 7. PARENT AND CHILD RELATIONSHIP GENERALLY

ARTICLE 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

§ 19-7-1. In whom parental power lies; how such power lost;

(a) Until a child reaches the age of 18 or becomes emancipated, the child shall remain under the control of his or her parents, who are entitled to the child's services and the proceeds of the child's labor.

TITLE 15. COURTS

CHAPTER 11. JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS

ARTICLE 1. JUVENILE PROCEEDINGS

PART 1. GENERAL PROVISIONS § 15-11-2. Definitions

As used in this chapter, the term:

(2) "Child" means any individual who is:

(A) Under the age of 17 years;

(B) Under the age of 21 years, who committed an act of delinquency before reaching the age of 17 years, and who has been placed under the supervision of the court or on probation to the court; or

(C) Under the age of 18 years, if alleged to be a "deprived child" or a "status offender" as defined by this Code section.

(8) "Deprived child" means a child who:

(A) Is without proper parental care or control, subsistence, education as required by law, or other care or control necessary for the child's physical, mental, or emotional health or morals;

(B) Has been placed for care or adoption in violation of law;

(C) Has been abandoned by his or her parents or other legal custodian; or

(D) Is without a parent, guardian, or custodian.

(11) "Status offender" means a child who is charged with or adjudicated of an offense which would not be a crime if it were committed by an adult, in other words, an act which is only an offense because of the perpetrator's status as a child. Such offenses shall include, but are not limited to, truancy, running away from home, incorrigibility, and unruly behavior.

(12) "Unruly child" means a child who:

(A) While subject to compulsory school attendance is habitually and without justification truant from school;

(B) Is habitually disobedient of the reasonable and lawful commands of his or her parent, guardian, or other custodian and is ungovernable;

(C) Has committed an offense applicable only to a child;

(D) Without just cause and without the consent of his or her parent or legal custodian deserts his or her home or place of abode;

(E) Wanders or loiters about the streets of any city, or in or about any highway or any public place, between the hours of 12:00 Midnight and 5:00 A.M.;

(F) Disobeys the terms of supervision contained in a court order which has been directed to such child, who has been adjudicated unruly; or

(G) Patronizes any bar where Alcoholic Beverages are being sold, unaccompanied by such child's parents, guardian, or custodian, or possesses alcoholic beverages; and

(H) In any of the foregoing, is in need of supervision, treatment, or rehabilitation; or

(I) Has committed a delinquent act and is in need of supervision, but not of treatment or rehabilitation.

ARTICLE 6. EMANCIPATION OF MINORS

§ 15-11-202. Minor seeking emancipation by petition; requirements

A minor seeking emancipation shall file a petition for emancipation in the juvenile court in the county where the minor resides. The petition shall be signed and verified by the minor, and shall include:

(1) The minor's full name and birth date, and the county and state where the minor was born;

(2) A certified copy of the minor's birth certificate;

(3) The name and last known address of the minor's parents or guardian, and if no parent or guardian can be found, the name and address of the minor's nearest living relative residing within this state;

(4) The minor's present address and length of residency at that address;

(5) A declaration by the minor indicating that he or she has demonstrated the ability to manage his or her financial affairs; the minor may include any information he or she considers necessary to support the declaration;

(6) A declaration by the minor indicating that he or she has the ability to manage his or her personal and social affairs; the minor may include any information he or she considers necessary to support the declaration; and

(7) The names of adults who have personal knowledge of the minor's circumstances and believe that under those circumstances emancipation is in the best interest of the minor. Such individuals may include any of the following:

(A) Physician or osteopath licensed pursuant to Chapter 34 of Title 43;

(B) Registered professional nurse or licensed practical nurse licensed pursuant to Chapter 26 of Title 43;

(C) Psychologist licensed pursuant to Chapter 39 of Title 43;

(D) Professional counselor, social worker, or marriage and family therapist licensed pursuant to Chapter 10A of Title 43;

(E) School guidance counselor, school social worker, or school psychologist;

(F) School administrator, school principal, or school teacher;

(G) Member of the clergy;

(H) Law enforcement officer; or

(I) Attorney.

Answer 2

Georgia's legal age of majority is 18.

AnswerGeorgia law sets the legal age of majority at 18-years. (Ga.Code Ann. 15-12-60 thru 15-12-63)

Note: In the state of Georgia you can move out without parental consent when you are seventeen. because in the state you can go to jail at seventeen as an adult, because of this loophole you may leave home without parental consent or prosecution by the police.

Answer 3

Although not many people are aware of it, teens can leave home at age 17 in Georgia, and they cannot be forced to return; however, parents can't kick out a child until that child turns 18. This contradiction in the law was created when Georgia decided to put 17-year-olds in prison. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise. If a police officer is ignorant of the law (or tries to bluff you on the parents' behalf), then ask to speak to his/her supervisor. The law is what it is...nothing more, nothing less: You can legally leave home at 17, but you cannot be forced to leave until you are 18.

Answer 4

Georgia has a unique conflict in the law that teens can take advantage of. You are not legally an adult until age 18 (for Contract puposes, as in leasing an apartment in your name), but you can now go to jail at age 17. So, since you can be jailed at 17, you can also leave home at 17, and you cannot get in trouble or be forced to return; however, you cannot be kicked out until age 18. Your answer: 17.

Answer

The legal age for both male and female is eighteen (18).

For an answer concerning legal age for moving out, or emancipation, specific to your State, do an internet search on "emancipation laws in (your State).

18

For an answer concerning legal age for moving out, or emancipation, specific to your State, do an internet search on "emancipation laws in (your State).

17, why do you ask?

Georgia is a very unique situation. A child cannot be kicked out until the age of majority (18), but if the child leaves on his/her own, the child cannot be charged as a runaway or forced to return at the age of 17.

actually as of July 1, 2012, you cannot move out until you graduate. you also cannot be emancipated.

Answer 5

It states that you should be at least 10 to stay at home alone unsupervised.

Answer 6

eight-teen years old(18)

eight-teen years old(18)

Answer 7

Minors can not leave home. 18 years old is the age of emancipation and becoming an adult. Below the age of 18 a person can not rent an apartment nor sign contracts.

Answer 8

The age of majority in Georgia is 18. Until then you are the responsibility of your parents. They determine where you live and much of what you can do.

Answer 9

Actaully its 16 because at 16 you can get an emancipation.

Answer 10

when your parents get sick of you