I NEED TO KNOW THE AGE TO MOVE OUT AT 17!!! ITS AN EMERGENCY!!!

Hi my name is christie, I am going to be 17 in three months, and I told my mom that I was going to move out when I turned that age. She told me that I wasnt going anywhere!!!! I need to know whether or not I am allowed to move out at 17 without being reported as a runaway...

Originally Posted by Unregistered Hi my name is christie, I am going to be 17 in three months, and I told my mom that I was going to move out when I turned that age. She told me that I wasnt going anywhere!!!! I need to know whether or not I am allowed to move out at 17 without being reported as a runaway...

I also forgot to mention that I live in the state of Texas!!!

Yes you can move out at 17 in texas even though 18 is the rightful age at 17 cops can not forcfully take you back home and your mother cant report you as a runaway all they will do is make you call her and tell her your ok and safe. But if you move out you have to show you can take care of yourself and live in a perment place and you still have to go to school.

Also call your police station to confirm!

i just asked my grand mother this morning what was the age i can move out and she said 18 but my dad told me 17 i need to know if i can move out then im 15 years old and got lots of goals i also live in south carolina so if some body knows please tell me thank you

Call the police and ask--I think it is 18 where you are?

im 14 and live in illinois my dad has custody of me . at what age can i make a decision on who i want to live with. i want to live with my mom and step dad.

[randalljd]

Check with social services to confirm, but in most states your input is just one factor.

Originally Posted by Unregistered Yes you can move out at 17 in texas even though 18 is the rightful age at 17 cops can not forcfully take you back home and your mother cant report you as a runaway all they will do is make you call her and tell her your ok and safe. But if you move out you have to show you can take care of yourself and live in a perment place and you still have to go to school.

Many people, for whatever reason, believe that a 17 year old is considered an adult. NO state considers anybody under the age of 18 as a legal adult. Although you can be charged and prosecuted as an adult, the Family Code defines a child as a minor under the age of 18. Chapter 63 of the Code of Criminal Procedure requires a law enforcement officer, upon locating an unemancipated 17 year old who has been reported as a missing child, to return the child to their entitled possessors or the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. The detention of an unemancipated 17 year old does not violate any constitutional rights. A law enforcement officer may also use force to take possession of a missing child.

If you do decide to run away with a friend or boyfriend and you are reported as a missing child, your friend and/or his parents or anybody that helps you run away may be prosecuted for Harboring a Runaway Child. This is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable up to a $4, 000 fine and/or up to one year in prison.

Many people, for whatever reason, believe that a 17 year old is considered an adult. NO state considers anybody under the age of 18 as a legal adult. Although you can be charged and prosecuted as an adult, the Family Code defines a child as a minor under the age of 18. Chapter 63 of the Code of Criminal Procedure requires a law enforcement officer, upon locating an unemancipated 17 year old who has been reported as a missing child, to return the child to their entitled possessors or the Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. The detention of an unemancipated 17 year old does not violate any constitutional rights. A law enforcement officer may also use force to take possession of a missing child.

If you do decide to run away with your boyfriend and you are reported as a missing child, he and/or his parents or anybody that helps you run away may be prosecuted for Harboring a Runaway Child. This is a Class A misdemeanor, punishable up to a $4, 000 fine and/or up to one year in prison.