if you are a minor, what do you have to do in order to live with a family friend?

Answer 1

Since emancipation’s been mentioned…the purpose of emancipation is not to allow a minor the ability to go live with a friend. Emancipation requirements vary by state, but at a minimum you would have to prove that you are capable of fully supporting yourself—paying for rent, utilities, food, medical expenses, etc—with NO assistance from anyone. So living with a friend and depending on them for even partial support/help/assistance isn't going to cut it. AND you would have to provide the court with a valid reason that emancipation would be in your best interest. You didn’t state your reason, but IF it involves things along the lines of just not getting along with your parents or wanting more freedom that’s not a valid reason. Even if you meet all the requirements the court can still deny emancipation for any reason that they see fit, including, but not limited to, their belief that you lack the maturity to function as an adult. Emancipation is not a quick or easy process and more often than not it is denied.

Of course, your parents can give you permission to live with a friend, provided it’s a safe and appropriate environment. That friend, however, is not going to be able to do things such as enroll you in school, consent to your medical care, etc unless they have some type of temporary custody.

Answer 2

Be declared emanicapted.

Which is pretty hard. You have to check with your states Family Court Act (or that's what it is called in NY).

Usually a child has to prove they are totally self-supporting.

Answer 3

Apply to be emancipated.

Answer 4

Get permission.