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Question: I am 17 and have a child; can I move in with his father without my mothers consent?

Answer: In Arizona, and probably in most other states, your mother has the right and the duty to control and care for you until you are an adult. Being an adult in Arizona means either that you are 18 years old, or that you are emancipated. Therefore, you may not live anywhere except where your mother (or someone else who is given custody or guardianship of you by the court) tells you to live.

To become emancipated you must be able to support yourself. Providing for yourself means that you feed and cloth yourself, provide yourself with transportation to work and school, provide insurance, pay taxes, etc. You must be able to do all of these things, and you will be required to do all of these things for yourself.

In addition, if you try to move in with the father of your child who is an adult (18 or over) he can be prosecuted (read more about this...).

You have a lot to think about before you make your next move. Take time to consider it fully.

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On 02/07/06
Tory from PA said:
im 17 and i have 2 year old duaghter. Her mother left. Im raising her alone. I have 2 jobs, and attending a night school. But im not makingenough money to support her. i am emancipated is there any kinjd of support i can get for my baby girl?
On 01/27/06
Tamara from AZ said:
I am a 17 year old that last her baby to the father. now i can't see my son that much because his father now live's in oklahoma. i miss my son so much. i need help getting him back! If any one can tell me were to out that would be good. Thank's
On 12/23/05
Jessica from IL said:
I'm 17 and have a boyfriend. I hate it at home and I'd give anything to move out. It really does suck that I need to wait another year to leave. I want to move in with my boyfriend. I hate it at home. I'm treated like im 14 and I hate it! I just want to get out of here! The law should be that you can move out when your 17, but get kicked out when your 18. Let us teenagers make decisions 4 ourselves. Especially if were pregnant. Any pregnant teenager is going to want to live with the babies dad. So let them! Don't make them live at home w/o the dad Is there anyway we can do it legally? Plz help
On 11/08/05
Christine from CO said:
Im engaged and Pregnant can i move out to live with the Father
On 08/24/05
from IL said:
Im 16 almost 17 and im 4 months pregante and i dont want to live with my mom she treats me bad yells and ect. But my boyfriend the dad of my baby is 19 can i stay with him?
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