My mom and I have a really unstable relationship, she's pretty much making it impossible for me to enjoy life. She's taken everything away from me including my boyfriend of 14 months. I told her that I want to move out and in with my boyfriend when I turn 18. She can't stop me from doing it because I'll be 18 but she has this idea that if I go to live with him and his family that she can call the police and say that it's an 'unsafe' environment. Neither of the parents have a record or anything so can she do that even after I've turned 18?
2006-09-16 04:24:20 · 12 answers · asked by jeffsgirl 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
Once you've reached the age of majority, your parents have no legal rights to control your actions.
The age of majority in most states is 18, but in some it's older.
See this link for information on your state: http://marriage.about.com/cs/teenmarriage/a/majority.htm
2006-09-16 04:29:30 · answer #1 · answered by johntadams3 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, she can call the police but she can't stop you from moving out and in with whomever you chose. I'm sure that in your state the age of 18 means your an adult and responsible for your own actions and life. Your moving out is bound to anger your mom but she has no legal right to stop you, after you're 18, without a Court Order. What does "unsafe environment" mean? The police take a dim view of people making false reports and your mom may get more attention than she bargained for by making complaints that are baseless. Just be sure they are baseless.
Of course, your moving in with the boyfriends parents will definitely put addition strains on the relationship with your mom.
Give this some thought, why not move into your own little apartment - how does his family view the situation? Has your move been discussed with them, are you a renter at their home or a guest. Have you thought this whole process through?
Good luck.
2006-09-16 11:35:58 · answer #2 · answered by jack w 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
At 18 you're on your own but it sounds like you're running to this boyfriend just to escape your mom. As an adult she can't have the police take you from your environment but hopefully you're prepared at 18 to be self supportive financially. Good luck to you.
2006-09-16 11:30:05 · answer #3 · answered by Phillip B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No! In fact you could leave sooner and you would have no problem. If you told the truth to the police they would be happy you left I'm sure. A person can leave a guardian and choose another guardian before 18 if their is sufficiant reason. Sanity can be one of them!
2006-09-16 11:29:35 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Your mother cannot do a single thing if you move out when you are 18. She can (and may ) try to cause you trouble, but she will have no legal standing.
2006-09-16 17:25:08 · answer #5 · answered by Patti C 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your 18 your an adult she has to say in what you do anymore
2006-09-16 11:26:36 · answer #6 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Unless the "age" law changes between now and then - Nope
2006-09-16 11:28:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no she cant,once you turn 18 you are considered an adult,and you can live where you want,with whoever you want.
2006-09-16 11:28:48 · answer #8 · answered by shepardman1 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i love 2 free points!
2006-09-16 11:37:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
think she can't . there life will be just in your hands, so u'll do what u think is right. and she'll have no more the right to tell u "do this " or "don't do that"
2006-09-16 11:29:09 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋