My boyfriend is 18, and his dad seems intent on forcing him to move to LA with him. Legally he can't, right?

Question

My boyfriend is 18, and his dad seems intent on forcing him to move to LA with him. ...Unless he has a full time job, a car, completes the GED, and is able to support himself entirely. Firstly, my boyfriend would rather complete high school than take the GED, and it's his decision to do what he wants with his life. He doesn't have to rush to meet his dad's needs. He doesn't even live in his dad's house, he lives in his grandma's house, and his dad pays rent. If my boyfriend were to pay rent himself, he'd be able to stay. My parents have also offered him to live with us & pay rent, since we've got 1 extra room. What his dad is trying to do is ridiculous, and I was wondering what it would be considered.. is it illegal to force someone to go somewhere with you when they're an adult? & what can my boyfriend do about it? Also, what could he tell his dad in an attempt to get him off his back? (We live in California, by the way.)

Answer 1

his dad cannt force him, he just has to explain to his dad his reasons for wanting to stay and obviously say that he is a minor anymore, he should be given then chance and the worse case scenario is he messes up and learns a good lesson.

Answer 2

As long as your boyfriend is dependent on Dad, Dad calls the shots.

It's not illegal for Dad to demand that the bf move with him.

However, the bf can refuse if he can find a way to take care of himself.  Perhaps its time for the bf to strike out on his own.

Answer 3

at 18, no the dad can't force it. But at 18 with no H.S. Diploma, no job, no car, he almost definitely still needs his parent's support, although being on his own migh make him get more responsible.

Answer 4

NUmber one, the boy is 18, doesn't the Dad realize his son is now considered an adult. Number two, tell him to finish school, and it seems to me, you saying the dad is paying the rent at Grandma's house, he probably thinks he has his son over a barrel!! How can the boyfriend get a decent job without that school diploma? GED test is ok if the boy left school, say he was only 15-16 and doesn't want to finish school, but at 18, he is his own man! I don't know what the Dad's agenda is trying to make him go to LA, that city sucks! I'm a Californian myself, and I wouldn't want to live there now!!! Tell the boy to come right out and say NO! Not NOW, NOT EVER!