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This is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Consult the specific laws for the state and county in which you reside for the rules that apply. In most states, any 18 year old is considered an adult and is capable of deciding when and where they reside. They have the ability to contract for housing. SOME states allow minors to become emancipated under specific circumstances, but this is not just a matter of filling out some paperwork. A minor is the responsibility of their parents until such time as they reach the age of majority or are legally emancipated. The parents are required to provide for the support of their minor children. If the parents give permission, the minor can live in another location. Such permission does not relieve the parents of the responsibility to provide support. If the parents do not give permission, the minor can be considered a runaway. Charges may apply to individuals that aid and abet such runaways, particularly if they are under the age of consent. In some states it is my understanding that this is not enforced for 17 year olds that leave home. If you are subject to abuse, you should contact social services for your area. They will assist you in getting out of the bad environment and into a safe place.
Leaving Home
The parents of an non-emancipated minor have the custody and control of such minor. This means that the parents can legally decide where the minor lives until the minor reaches the age of majority (usually 18) or otherwise becomes emancipated.
If a minor moves away from the home of his or her parents or legal guardians without their permission, that minor can be picked up by authorities as a runaway. Depending upon the state, there may be an evaluation stage in which the situation is reviewed to insure that the individual is not endangered by being returned to the home. Some states have recognized that minors that are 16 or 17 are often considered questionable as to their ability to leave home. Authorities may not want to deal with minors in this age group and some states are establishing legislation enforcing the age of majority and eliminating any questions in the eyes of the law enforcement community.
Check with your local laws for more specifics. If you are in an unsafe environment, law enforcement personnel can put you in contact with the appropriate agencies to obtain help.
Idaho has no legal mechanism for the emancipation of minors. Seventeen year olds are considered minors in Idaho.
Not decide but the court will follow her wish at this age as long as the mother is fit.
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Can a 17-year-old legally move out of their parents' house without being emancipated in tx?
No.
Can a 16 year old move out without being legally emancipated in Indiana?
With parental permission, yes.
Can you legally move out at 16 without being emancipated in the state of Colorado?
In Colorado, minors who are at least 16 years old can move out without being emancipated if they have the consent of a parent or legal guardian. Otherwise, they would need to be emancipated by a court to live independently.
Can a seventeen year old move out without being legally emancipated in Georgia?
You need to have a legal guardian until you are 18.
Can a 17 year old move out without being emancipated in Georgia?
Legally you are not yet an adult. You have to live where your parents or the court say you will live.
Can a 16 year old move out without being legally emancipated in Arkansas?
No, they cannot do so legally, unless they have parental permission. Until they are 18 or married, the parents are responsible.
Can a 16 year pregnant minor move in with baby daddy without being emancipated in Oklahoma?
That would not be legally allowed. She has to have permission or a court order.
How can a teenager move out in Washington state without being emancipated?
You can
Can a 16-year-old move out legally emancipated in Arizona?
if they have been legally emancipated by the court or through marriage, yes. Otherwise they can only move out with parental permission but will not be emancipated then.
Can a 16-year old move out without being legally emancipated in California?
No, in California a minor must be legally emancipated in order to move out before turning 18. Emancipation grants the minor adult status and the ability to make their own decisions, including living independently.
Is a 17 year old in Michigan allowed to legally live on their own without having to be emancipated?
No, in Michigan a 17 year old cannot legally live on their own without being emancipated. The legal age of majority in Michigan is 18, so individuals under 18 are considered minors and subject to parental or guardian supervision.
Can you move out by seventeen?
Not unless you are legally emancipated.
