Can A 16 year old move out from her parents home without her parents making her come back?

Question

Can a 16 year old, 17 in february, move out of her home to another town without her parents legally forcing her to comeback?

Answer 1

No it doesnt work,Never even think about it.Your  not a child but wake up why do you want to leave home,What ever is it Fixed,I have bigger problems trust me.

Answer 2

you have to be 18 or possibly 17 i think i'm not sure i mean if you can get charged for a crime as an adult at 17 i'm sure u can leave at 17 but other than that ur gonna have to wait i would also worry about getting some kind of income u can make it by your self and if you plan on going with a B/F that is older than that's worse you can get him arrested sense your still a minor and if your bf is the same age then u can ask his parents if they'll take you under there home u can just leave ( thats if things are bad enough)

Answer 3

Mine did because I had a job and a car!

Answer 4

yes if you go to court and get emancipated! But you have to have a good reason 2.

Answer 5

I know for instance  it is illegal for anyone to take you across state lines without your parents consent, that's technically kidnapping.

Also if you are eigthteen your parents can contact the police and they will be you back to your parents house.

Either way you will be causing everyone, you, your parents, your relatives, the police, and whomever you are living with a big problem.

Honestly just wait the year, it will be much easier in less of course there is a serious reason behind your moving out. But if you just want your freedom or to live wwith someone else it will be worth the wait.

Answer 6

Yes, she can. But it would be a very long process. you would have to go to court with your reasons for moving out. Then you would have to prove that you are responsible enough to move out. In other words, good grades, getting a job, ya know. Then you would have to keep a steady job so as not to s***w up. If you lose your job or your grades plumet, the judge can either stick you in a foster home or put you back with your parents.

Answer 7

No...

Answer 8

If she's emancipated. But its not a good idea unless there is abuse involved.

Answer 9

Sheesh, this question is asked a lit lately.

No. The age of majority in most every state is 18 and many states do not have an emancipation process. Until you are 18 you are not legally an adult and therefore the responsibility of our parents.  

Answer 10

As a person being 16 or 17, you are still considered a minor until you reach the age of 18.  You parents will be legally responsible for you until you are considered an adult.

Your parents would have the right to make you come back home until you reach the legal age of 18.  If you don't go home, you have only one alternative, and that would be a group home until you reach 18.  Which would you prefer?

Answer 11

Depends on what state you live in.  Never at 16, but in some states 17 is legal..

Answer 12

No - not until she is 18 - they are responsible for her.

However, they could just consider her a runaway and not care.  Good ridance.

Answer 13

NOPE!

Answer 14

yes, she can simply get a divorce from her parents

Answer 15

I had a friend who was seventeen and got emancipated from her parents although i think you would need to have special circumstances such as domestic abused or anything where it is unsafe to live in your home. Also you would need to move in with someone responsible who can take care of you and be your legal guardian. If you are serious i would suggest looking into it but if this is the result of a fight just give it time for things to blow over don't do anything irrational.

Answer 16

i think you're your parents responsibility until you turn 18 but i moved away from my parents when i was 16 :) moved into a house with my best friend and four lads - she then left me but i'm still here now and i love it :) but if your mum does not agree, it's not illegal but she has a right for you to go back home.

Answer 17

Yes, you can become 'emancipated.'  However, don't expect them to bail you out when you can't make it- or get in trouble. It's a two-way street.  You may have to prove that you have means to support yourself....one can't just 'want' out, one must 'need' out--and be able to live.