ok ... i turn 18 in march but i wont graduate until may.. so can i still LEGALLY move out in march WITHOUT my mother's permission when i turn 18? even though i won't graduate for another two months after that... o yea i live in kansas if that makes a difference with the laws
2007-07-29 09:32:29 · 9 answers · asked by *amber* 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
oh yeah, might i add that i have always had a steady job since i was 14, thats not a problem
2007-07-29 10:06:26 · update #1
also, one more thing please is i'm not looking for things like, "o its a hard world, just stay at home and take advantage of it" because you know NOT everyone has a "happy" home if you might say Lol so yes I Never thought i would be easy but no matter what, as soon as i am legally allowed to, i'm leaving.. and THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR GREAT ANSWERS, they help a lot !!
2007-07-29 10:09:35 · update #2
I don't know where you're moving or how financially set you are, but living away from home means paying bills. I would really encourage you to stick it out the 2 months to make sure you graduate. Getting your high school diploma is essential and you will need it in your future. Just graduate and then move out into the financial game, because once you're there, there's no turning back.
2007-07-29 09:37:45 · answer #1 · answered by Butterfly 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sure you can. But what is so wrong with staying at home?
Being independent can be very difficult and you only have a few months before graduation. Very few 18 year olds are able to make their way comfortably in the world without assistance, but you may be the exception.
Personally, even if I was able to make a life for myself at 18, I'd consider finishing high school before moving out. You might want to talk to a school counselor before you simply move out. If you are able to manage 3 months on your own or living with someone else, I'd consider finishing high school and then joining a federally funded program call "Job Corps". This program actually pays you a small allowance and provides you with housing, medical care, food, and very practical job skills, (some sites have GED and high school completion, and even have community college support.)
The rules are strictly enforced, but it is not nearly as strict as the military. If you want to be independent and successful. It will be very important to have a trade or some additional education. Even if you don't continue with a trade, employeers in all areas wil be impressed that you finished a training program after high school.
This is a safe and good way to prepare for independent living. You don't want to wash dishes to make money in the long term.
2007-07-29 16:46:00 · answer #2 · answered by Skeptic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can move out when you turn 18, but just because you are 18 doesn't mean you are a mature responsible adult. You will still need to finish HS to get a good job.( yeah I know there are a few actors etc who didn't finish HS but they are rare and the aren't all that smart and just get lucky)
How will you take care of yourself financially? Don't expect to have others pay your way. Yeah at home you have some rules but you will soon find out how well you have it at home. Save up then move out
2007-07-29 16:45:40 · answer #3 · answered by KM 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah its fine to move out before you graduate but you have to be 18. im in some what the same problem. you can move out on your birthday. if your still in the same district it shouldnt matter. i wish you all the luck in the world. its not going to be easy.
2007-07-31 13:13:58 · answer #4 · answered by bridget-leigh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
18 is 18 across the USA. You can leave at 12:01 am on your birfday. Good luck in the big world, you will need it.
2007-07-29 16:36:09 · answer #5 · answered by LEO53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you sound like u really want to get out, there's another legal way
you can just call up social services and get yourself legally emancipated, you can move out even before you turn 18.
2007-07-29 16:41:22 · answer #6 · answered by Scpwnz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can emancipate yourself from your parents which means you have to pay taxes,bills,etc. like any other adult. so yes you can move out, but you need to have EVERYTHING planned out before you make such a big decision. first i would suggest you get a steady job.
2007-07-29 16:39:39 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
as long as you are 18 you can move out, but consider that if you do move out you may be on your own financially if your mother is against you moving out. good luck
2007-07-29 16:40:45 · answer #8 · answered by Dusti-n-Jessie 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes you can, you only have to be 18, you dont need to graduate!!
good luck!
2007-07-29 16:38:31 · answer #9 · answered by mythbusters 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋