I turn 18 on February 18th and I want to move out of my parents house due to fighting (verbal- parents, physical- sibling), lying, and false accusations. I have tried to look up the regulations of me moving out but have come up empty. I am not sure if I can just leave my house and my parents not put me in as a runaway or missing, or if I have to emancipate myself from them. If you have any information on the regulations of this in the state of Texas that would be great.
2007-09-04 17:28:49 · 15 answers · asked by llamasrawr 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
No, you can’t just leave, UNLESS your parents give you permission.
The Texas Family Code defines a minor as a person under 18 years of age who is not and has not been married (which requires parental consent) or who has not had the disabilities of minority removed (which means emancipated--and that's RARELY granted). It also states that the parent of a minor has the right to ‘have physical possession’ of that minor and to ‘designate the residence’ of the minor.
Furthermore, be aware that if you do runaway and someone takes you in/helps you/assist you, they can face charges for doing so.
As far as emancipation is concerned, it’s a legal process and like all legal processes it takes time. You have to petition, and then everyone (ie your parents) has to be served, then you have to go before a judge, and the judge is not just going to take your word about the abuse, in all likelihood he/she would order an investigation by family services,etc, etc…all that is not going to happen in 5 months.
Stick it out until you’re 18. On your 18th birthday you can leave.
2007-09-04 19:32:00 · answer #1 · answered by kp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As far as I know, you have every right to leave when you're 18. NYC has 311, it's like a general info phone number, I don't know if TX has anything like that. Just make sure you have it planned - money, job, somewhere to live that's safe. My boyfriend had moved out when he was 18 and it was super difficult. He had like no money and lived in the crappiest basement apartment with a couple of "bugs" lets just say. He's awesome now, but at the time it was really rough. Just a warning is all. But if you really really have to go, then good luck, just take your time if you can and try not to rush.
In the meantime, maybe you can get a part time job or two that'll keep you out of the house as much as possible and earn you some money.
2007-09-04 17:43:46 · answer #2 · answered by wojohowsky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start preparing for it. Feb 18 isn't so far away.
Get a job and start saving for your apartment. Start collecting items needed for your first place. No need to leave home at this time, or going through the effort of emancipating yourself -- work. Between work, school and studying -- you will be very busy over the next few months.
Good luck
2007-09-08 16:32:35 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states, you would need to get an emancipation order from a judge to move out before 18. You would need to show adequate means of supporting yourself, etc. It is a long process. You will definitely need a lawyer. The process will take a few months, so it might be easier/cheaper to just wait it out.
2007-09-04 19:13:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being young, it will be able to find a full time job that will cover rent, food and living expenses. Most of the positions you will be qualifed for, usually offer only part time work. They usually hire students. (Fast food, retail). I strongly suggest the Job Corp. It is for youth ages 18-24. They provide room, board and meals along with job training and placement. It is well known and reputable. 2 cousins and my friend's nephew went there. You can also consider the military. (Navy, Air Force, Army, Marines, National Guard). The army has a college fund. The other branches have their own college tuiton plans. Good luck!
2007-09-04 17:52:37 · answer #5 · answered by LAgirl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you graduate from school apply to a college, that's out of the state of Texas. Easiest way I know how to do it. Find a job with an airline as a flight attendant, you travel a lot and you don't even have to live at home anymore.
2007-09-04 17:41:05 · answer #6 · answered by 00silky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sweetie when you turn 18 you are consider grown by law and your parents are no longer responsible for you financially. you must think this through. do you have a job. a savings, how much will it cost to rent an apartment or a room. your best bet would probably be to get some room mates, but you need to have a plan. GodBless
2007-09-04 17:36:32 · answer #7 · answered by Crystal G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I no the form you sense, yet once you opt to circulate out u gotta b 18 so all of it legal like yet once you incredibly relatively wanna circulate out communicate ur mothers and dads in to sighng a settlement for a house
2016-10-18 00:04:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you're 18 you can just walk out the door and say goodbye!
Just keep in mind that you'll need to be able to support yourself for ever after that.
2007-09-04 17:35:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speak to a lawyer first and foremost, and make it someone you can trust to take you seriously so that they can help you though all the complicated stuff.
http://tlo2.tlc.state.tx.us/statutes/fa.toc.htm
go to title 2 (child in relation to the family)
click on chapter 31, then section 31.001
good luck!
2007-09-04 17:38:44 · answer #10 · answered by Trish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋