if so, how old do you have to be?
2006-12-12 09:56:53 · 4 answers · asked by dreamgirlmystic 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
18, unless you are legally emancipated, which means you have demonstrated to a court that you are providing for yourself financially.
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Sue
2006-12-12 09:58:56 · answer #1 · answered by newbiegranny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The general 18 is actually a "maybe" answer. You can release yourself from parental custody with or without marriage prior to your coming of 18 years. Check out your state law. State laws are what matters here. Find yourself a good piece of recent legislation in the Penal Code for your state and contact a legal representative if you want to truly separate yourself. Also, why not just ask to live apart from your family? Certain states permit a parental voluntary release of custody depending on your current age. Search your state, model penal code, and start looking.
2006-12-12 10:30:17 · answer #2 · answered by Joseph C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
18 years old, or sometimes 17, if you get married. but 18 is the legal age.
2006-12-12 10:03:16 · answer #3 · answered by lrfoster7 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
18, unless you emancipate yourself from your guardians.
2006-12-12 10:08:20 · answer #4 · answered by Take it from Toby 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋