I just turned 16 this past June. My mother and I have come to a fight, and I can't stand her anymore, for reasons I do not wish to disclose, except that she is mentally and verbally abusive in my opinion. For almost a year now, I have toyed with the idea of moving out, and I can be financially independent, but I have no idea if the law will allow me, without a lot of red tape and Mom's permission, and/or me reporting her. I don't wish to report her, seeing as, since I am the youngest, I don't have any worry about 'protecting' any others and that I don't want to cause myself or the rest of the family any grief. So, is there a way for me to get out without worrying about all this?
2006-08-15 17:59:15 · 2 answers · asked by Kage D, 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You cannot leave legally your home because you are still a minor. You cannot work and sign contracts for renting or building a house.
2006-08-15 18:37:43 · answer #1 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can support yourself then no one can bother you too much about moving out. The worst your mother can do is report you to child protection services, but then she would have to answer their questions about why you felt you had to move out. If your living situation is OK; not on the streets or being exploited etc., then child protection services would most likely want to use their limited resources on more serious situations. However, my advice to you is to tough it out at least until you finish high school.
2006-08-16 01:26:58 · answer #2 · answered by michinoku2001 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋