Texas...18 year old Daughter moves in with 17 year old boyfriend and his parents. Legal recourse?
2006-12-29 02:12:00 · 36 answers · asked by djnz1 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
She can move out legally. But, their are some things you can do to make her stay. Offer more freedom. That way you can always know where she is, but she doesn't feel controlled.
2006-12-29 02:23:02 · answer #1 · answered by Autumn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry you have no recourse. She is legally an adult and she can make her own decisions and mistakes even though she is still in school. Try to keep things in good standing with her. You never know when she will need her mother. Let her know you love her and are there for her. If this was a bad situation that caused her to move out. Sometimes you have the be the bigger adult and try to make amends. She will always be your daughter and you her mom. Good luck and keep in touch with her.
2006-12-29 02:24:01 · answer #2 · answered by mktk401 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about the laws in Texas.. But.. I moved out into my own apartment with my boyfriend when I was 18. I still had a few months of school left, but it didn't cause any problems. I don't think being in school has anything to do with it. If she's 18, she's an adult and can move out if she wants to.
2006-12-29 02:15:45 · answer #3 · answered by Wiccan~Momma 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
At 18, she's legally free to go if she wants to. I have to wonder about the parents of the 17 year old boy providing her with a free pass into their family though.
While you may have some difficulty with it, you should help her gain the independence she wants to have. Your husband and you should close the check book to her and cancel any service you provide, like a cell phone and credit cards, and any car payments and insurance. If she insists on being that independent at such a young age, she should experience the reality that goes with it. Technically, you have no legal obligation to continue to provide for her. As I said, it's not easy, but that's what being on your own really is!
2006-12-29 02:29:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately she can move out if she wants to. She needs to get a job. Stop giving her money for things. If she doesn't live with you, she doesn't get allowance. It is hard, you want to help her because you love her so much. She needs to learn responsibility, and she hasn't so far. What job has she held? None really. If she had an incident she would quit. That isn't being an adult. If she wants to be a big girl, and move out...then she can fend for her own. No car, unless she pays for it and the insurance. No lunch money unless she pays for it. If his parents are willing for her to live there, they can support her because she isn't with you! I think it is kind of childish to move off like that. If she was for real about it then she would get a job and her own place. Who is going to pay for her college? You? Why should you? It is a hard situation. Ask her why she left. Is it because she wants to be with matt, or because she wants to make a statement. If this is not jessie, then we just have the same situation in another part of texas.
Another thing is 18, yes she is an adult. Is she mature yet? Does she have the maturity of an adult? Well she needs to get on some birth control because she is living with her boyfriend, I don't know if they are ready for a baby.
2006-12-29 02:26:03 · answer #5 · answered by Brandy 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If she is 18, she is legally an adult. She can move out of your house and do whatever she wants within the law at that point. The only way she still has to abide by your rules is if she is under your roof.
What you CAN do is cut off any financial support you've been giving her. If she wants to be an adult at this point, let her act like one.
Sorry -- I'm sure you were hoping for another answer.
2006-12-29 02:23:09 · answer #6 · answered by jujsky 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well if a girl who was 15 can live on her own work and go to school i would say its fine for someone of legal age at the age of 18 girls and boys are considered leagal age only thing is if she is sleeping with this boyfriend before he is 18 could be considered rape .. because he is under legal age .. so i dont know what to tell you on that part of it but yes it is legal for her to move out
2006-12-29 02:30:46 · answer #7 · answered by jazieyez 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes she can move out by herself. Once someone turns 18 in any state they become an adult and can legally move out. Parents can legally kick them out to once they turn 18.
2006-12-29 02:36:49 · answer #8 · answered by Katie Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you guys are having major problems. She'll do what ever to tell her not to do. You are in a no win situation if you keep the pressure up. Let her know you love her. Actually SAY IT. Tell her she'll always have a place to return to if things don't work out. Again, SAY IT. Wish her luck because she'll really need it. Ask her if she needs anything. Meet her young man. Then wish both of them a lot a luck. But, do it in a friendly manner one in which they believe you. Ask them what they will do for money and what he does for a living? Ask them what will they do if THEY become pregnant. Remind them the BABY will be THEIRS. Ask him if he has insurance to cover all these expenses. JUST REMEMBER THE MORE YOU PUSH THE FURTHER THEY RUN. Good luck.
2006-12-29 02:27:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
She is 18 and considered an adult. Schools allow students to sign everything from report cards to release papers, at that age (that's not something they tell everyone). Try not to be too hard on her, you don't want to lose a daughter or her to quite school. Good luck.
2006-12-29 02:19:58 · answer #10 · answered by bugjrmom 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually at 17 a person can move out, your daughters an adult period, you no longer have a say in the matter.
2006-12-29 05:02:24 · answer #11 · answered by badmikey4 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋