How old doesa female have to be in order to move out of her parent’s house?
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How old doesa female have to be in order to move out of her parent’s house?
In FL.
Asked on May 26, 2011 under Family Law, Florida
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Your gender doesn't matter but your age does. Until a child reaches the "age of majority" they are subject to parental authority and control. If they leave their parent's residence before then, the police can be called to being them back home. In FL a person reaches majority when they turn 18.
If, prior to that time, a child wants to move out of the parental home they can apply for "emancipation". If granted by a court, a person under 18 years of age can legally be treated as an adult.
Here's a link to a site that will explain further: http://www.vclawlib.org/new/research-feb-09/EMANCIPATION20IN20FLORIDA%5B1%5D.pdf
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