what is the legal age for a kid to leave home without the cops or parents being able to force them back?
''i think its 21''
but you tell me
am i right or wrong?
2007-11-19 04:59:13 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Depending on state law, from 14 to 18.
Generally the same as the age of consent.
Check out
http://teenadvice.about.com/library/weekly/qanda/blageofconsentchart.htm
and
http://www.law.cornell.edu/topics/Table_Emancipation.htm
2007-11-19 05:27:19 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but you are dead wrong:
It depends on your states law and regulations. It is 18 for all states unless your deemed incompetent. Which means you will in the eyes of the law never be an adult until proven elsewise.
some states 17 you can 'legally' run away from home. But they can always put a missing persons status on you and have you brought in or checked up on by authorities.
usually 16 and under for sure. and 17 is iffy depending if the state considers almost 18 good enough. ]]
if you want to move out so bad and can handle being on your own become emancipated from your parents. legally taking your own actions into your own hand. meaning your parents are no longer financially/legally responsible for you
but by the looks of it you are not capable of being by yourself. no offense
2007-11-19 13:11:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
18
2007-11-19 13:06:38 · answer #3 · answered by db 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I would say 18 since Social Services only deals with kids 17 and younger. The thing is that parents are responsible for their kids only until they are 18. After that, parents no longer HAVE to provide, shelter, clothing, food, etc. If you join the military, you can leave home and still have somewhere to go.
2007-11-19 13:11:02 · answer #4 · answered by sursumcorda 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The majority of states say 18, the voting age.
2007-11-19 13:03:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
At 18 you are no longer a minor and no longer legally under your parent's care. There are cases where the kid can sue to leave younger.
2007-11-19 14:24:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
18 in NC!!
Unless you've been emancipated. Emancipation is not easy or a sure thing. You "must" be able to exhibit to a judge that you can take care of all of your requirements just as an adult would. That means a place to live, utilities, health care, insurance, food, etc. Living "with" someone does not count. You must be able to do it by your own devices, not someone else's.
2007-11-19 19:22:02 · answer #7 · answered by justme 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its 18.
2007-11-19 13:01:43 · answer #8 · answered by sahel578 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Depends on the state. Here a girl can move out legally at 17, and a guy at 18.
2007-11-19 13:02:27 · answer #9 · answered by gilgamesh 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
it all depends on the state. some are 18, others 21, and/or possibly younger.
2007-11-19 13:47:23 · answer #10 · answered by robflo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋