Can a minor child leave home without parental consent?

Question

I live in ME with my 16 yr old twins. The girl is constantly lying and getting into bad situations. She doesnt want to deal with any consequences, so she keeps leaving home. Can she move in with someone else without my permission?

Answer 1

No she can't. You have to say its ok. If you don't want her to tell her. If that don't help call the cops tell them she ran away. I hope that helps and good luck.

Answer 2

I know in California that they can not leave without parents permission. You need to put your foot down and possibly call the authorities let her see how bad it can be without you.That will definately change her tune.

Answer 3

if she gets an emancipation from court I think so, but that's the only way and if she runs away it would be horrible! try and be a better parent or guardian to her by listening to her and trying to help her out with school and her life problems.

a child running away is never good. there's gonna be problems from home and here on out so might as well save her now before she grows up and find out that life is alot harder out there and that she should've listening to you and appreciated being taken cared of.

Answer 4

She is old enough that if she wanted to, and had a valid reason...so could be an emancipated minor.

She can move in with someone else, but you are legal still her guardian.. i suggest you do something about it.

Hpoe this helps :)(:

Answer 5

you need to keep her under control since she is using leaving home as a sick 5 yr old game she using it over you so no to your anwser it could happen but say you know about it you and her can get into some trouble

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Answer 6

The person who is stupid enough to allow a 16 year old to move in with them is violating the law.  It is called custodial interference or parental interference (depending on where you live).  You often hear about it in reference to custody cases, but it also applies to someone who "takes in" a runaway who is a minor. You can have the person arrested.  That is usually enough to deter someone from allowing your minor child from living in their household.

Also, all states have something called PINS (or the equivalent) it stands for Person In Need of Supervision.  It is most often used to maintain certain control over a minor child who is not conforming to the norms of society (as you describe).  It is usually enforced through family court.  Stipulations are made regarding a minor child's behavior.  If they violate, they are subject to the actions of the court.  This can range from simple curfews and court updates to  "boot camp" or juvenile detention. It usually has a step process where the reprecussions escalate if the behavior does not improve.  The important thing here is that you regain control of the situation.  You child needs to remain in your home, follow house rules, and understand that there are consequences if she does not abide by what is set forth.

You are legally responsible for the actions of your 16 year old.  Should she damage property, harm someone, etc. you can be held legally and monetarily responsible for her actions.  You can be sued for damages or have charges filed against you for failing to supervise and control a minor child.

These seem extreme, but this is the reality.  

Not only have I been through this myself as a parent, but my landlord is going through this right now with her daughter.  

As harsh as it sounds, you must protect yourself, you family, and your financial/legal position.

As for the suggestion that a minor child can be "emancipated":  this is granted rarely.  The minor must show that they are completely self-sufficient, able to hold down a job, secure a place to live that they can pay for, continue school, demonstrate extreme maturity, etc.  It is granted only after exhaustive investigation by social workers and the courts.

Good luck.

Answer 7

no i dont believe so....you can call the cops on her actually so that she can here from them that you have athority. But if she leaves enough times she can be sent to juvi for being a run away.