my boyfriends parents think that they can stop him from moving out of their house. he is 18. i am waiting to turn 18 so we can move in together,but his parents told him that he isnt allowed to move out until he turns 25. can they legally do this?or can he legally move out without their consent? plz look this up and leave a source if u r willing to help me.
2006-07-05 11:16:34 · 6 answers · asked by blondie 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
i am in the state of texas i forgot to mention that earlier.but his parents are making him move to new mexico.
2006-07-05 12:02:20 · update #1
You didn't mention what state you live in.
In any event, with some very narrow exceptions (having to do with owning property or consuming alcohol), the age of majority in every state in the union is 18. At age 18, you acquire all the rights and responsibilities of an adult.
See this Wiki article for guidance.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_majority
Your boyfriend can tell his parents to go to hell. And if they really are trying to control him until his 25th birthday, he should be telling them to go to hell anyway. Tell him to move his #ss out. If his parents threaten him in any way, he can call the police.
Feel free to contact me through this service if you want any more guidance on this matter.
2006-07-05 11:27:22 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Legally your boyfriend is an adult according to the law, you however will have to wait until you are 18. Although it is okay from some people (depending on the situation), you both should wait a little while before you move out together. Your chances of finishing school and being secure are a bit greater. But legally, he can leave home. although wiser to wait, best of luck
2006-07-05 18:30:30 · answer #2 · answered by jtj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, now, these guys are right - at 18 you've attained your "majority", that is, you're no longer a minor, and can live and go wherever you please.
HOWEVER! - if there are family trusts, wills, inheritances, etc., and the parents are trustees, or whatever, they may be able to hold these financial and family considerations over your boyfriends head, so to speak, and enforce their will by threatening disinheritance.
I mean, he can split, but he may have to consider the extent of his sacrifice.
Will he forfeit a chance at their support for college?
Could be a lot of things.
2006-07-05 18:35:12 · answer #3 · answered by gabluesmanxlt 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can move out legally at the age of 18 , at 18 your considered a adult by law. So he does not have to have their permission to move out...maybe they don't like you is the reason their putting up such a big fuss
2006-07-05 18:26:24 · answer #4 · answered by Texas_at_its_best 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you don't say what state you're in, no one can "leave a source." In most states, however, the authorities will not force a 17 or older person to return home. It will help if he has a job or a place to stay, of course.
2006-07-05 18:29:29 · answer #5 · answered by thylawyer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're a legal age when you turn 18 aren't you?
25? They're nuts. He can leave whenever he wants....how old is he?? Maybe it depends on what state you live in....
2006-07-05 18:23:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋