Can I get out the house before I turn 18?

Question

My mom is verbally abusive. I don’t want to tell any one because she treats my younger siblings’ just fine. I have already decided I’m moving out at 18. But I wanted to know if there is anyway I can get out my house before I turn 18. I’m 16 now, but there is no way I can stay another two years in the house and put up with what she has to say to me each night.

Answer 1

depends on what state ur in. i live in texas and i know in texas that at 17 u can leave ur house and the cops wont force u to come back bcuz of the fact that u r 17. some states u must be 18 others u can be16 and most of them its 17. but my suggestion is if ur state has an emancipation status go for that. bcuz even if ur state does allow u to leave at 17 ur mom can call the cops and tell them that u r mentally unable to care for urself. go to yahoo and type in whatever state ur in along with the words emancipation. itll bring up some things that u should know about emancipation in ur state. good luck

Answer 2

It does depend what country and state/province/ whatever you are in. In some places you can move out at 16, however, many apartments and such do not rent out to those under 18. That is why you can get help from a certain branch of the government to get you settled and help you with money and finding a place, so that you can get money settled and be able to support yourself. I would research a bit (google) what your area's laws are and I'm sure you'll be able to find aid.

Answer 3

Are you doing anything to make your mother respond to you in a negative way? Do you follow the rules of your house, are you disrespectful to your family? If you are really being mistreated, why wouldn't you want to report it? If you want out of the house, you will find some way to get this done. Maybe try foster care, then you would appreciate your home better.