Would it be legal for me to move out of my parent s home at 16 to move in with my boyfriend and his father i have been with my bf for a year or so now and love him very much can i legally move out? and can a do this without my parents consent? I have tried this but the police says that i have to have my parent(s) speak with with bf's father is this the case?
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2007-09-15 11:00:32 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
In the U.S. you cannot move out without your parent's consent until you are 18. There are a few loopholes though.
You can appeal to the court to be emancipated. This easy enough to do, but it is unlikely the judge will grant it to you. Consult legal aid in your area to find out more.
Another loophole is if you get married to your boyfriend; some states will allow you to marry under the age of 18. However nearly every state requires that the marriage must be approved of by your parents and his parents.
2007-09-15 11:22:24 · answer #1 · answered by Kevin k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the UK, legally you do need your parent's permission to move out at 16. However many children do leave home at this age without their parent's consent, and there are no repercussions for the parents or child. It is highly unlikely that any legal problems or social services involvement will arise, unless your parents ask the police to get involved and return you home. However, as long as you are in a safe environment, and you are reasonably mature, I cannot foresee any problems on a legal level. On a personal level it is a different matter, you could damage your relationship with your parents and bring added strain to your relationship with your bf, if you insist on leaving home without thier consent. I left home at 16, without my parents consent and we didn't speak for months. I found it hard emotionally, although I wanted the freedom and responsibility, not feeling that I could connect with them was at times painful. Sit down and talk with your parents, be prepared to accept that they may disagree with you, it's only because they love and want to protect you. I'm sure that waiting until your 17 feels like an eternity, but it will fly past. In the meantime get everyone together, so you all have a chance to get to know each other. This could help with any concerns your parents have.
2007-09-15 13:25:08 · answer #2 · answered by enlightened goddess 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You are not allowed to move out at 16 without your parents or a courts permssion
The police will probably have to return you and may even cause your bf dad problems
2007-09-15 11:58:01 · answer #3 · answered by stormydays 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live in the US, then you can’t move out without your parents consent unless you’ve been emancipated in some manner, such as marriage (which requires parental contest) or court decree. Hint: No judge in any state is going to emancipate a minor so she can move in with her boyfriend and his parents.
If you runaway and Boyfriend’s family takes you in, then they can face charges for doing so.
At 18, you can move out.
2007-09-15 13:19:56 · answer #4 · answered by kp 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as you are 16 you can legally move out and where some one said about rape charge then they are talking crap..16 is a legal age to move out and have sex..but im sure when you live together then your relationship will be hard..i would hold on a couple of more years because you need a future first
2007-09-15 12:43:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
think the police are right, I was unsure myself, believing it'd be 16... I was half wrong! glad I looked it up now hah
16 you can move out but you need permission by your folks. It's 17 till you dont need their say so
2007-09-15 11:07:20 · answer #6 · answered by prettyh8masheen 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
nope not legal and your parents can bring rape charges against the boyfriend you would be termed a runaway
2007-09-15 11:08:58 · answer #7 · answered by clever1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u live in the UK then its fine and u dont need consent
2007-09-15 11:05:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋