Can I move out at 17?
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Can I move out at 17?
I have a place to live. The police department won’t give me a solid answer.
Asked on June 25, 2015 under Family Law, Texas
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
You can't move out of you parents' home without�their permission until you reach the "age of majority", that is 18. Until then, your parents are responsible for you and can have the police bring you back as a runaway if you leave. However, if while you are there, they do not provide reasonable support and/or maintain regular contact, their actions may be deemed abandonment.
If you want to move out�now, you will need to become "emancipated" This entails appearing�before a judge and convincing them to legally separate you from your parents. If you succeed in doing so and are emancipated, you would assume most of the responsibilities of an adult. However, you would need to show convincing evidence that you can live independently, basically that you can support yourself and have an acceptable place to live, etc.
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