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Question: If you are 17 and you and your family don't get along at all and you have a someone that will let you live with them at least until you turn 18, would that be able to happen?

Answer: If your parents allow you to stay with other people until you are 18 it can happen. They would need to provide the people caring for you with certain documents allowing them to approve emergency care if necessary. You should talk to an attorney to cover your bases, but it is possible.

 


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On 11/05/05
from SC said:
I've actually checked this out. In SC, a 17-year old may choose where he/she lives, but parents still have "responsibility" for the child until 18 (17, 6 months). The police won't get involved, they can't/won't pull you from where you are (unless they think you're in danger). They won't force you to go home. Parents could take court action to get you back, though. Pyschological evaluation ordered by the court is the first step. But in most cases, unlikely. Do check with a lawyer (legal aid will advise free), the police and social services to verify in your state.
On 09/04/05
laci from TX said:
i am 16 and will be 17the 17th this month if i dont like living with my parents we do not get along at all i want to move in with someone eles when i am 17 but i am scared that they will call the cops if she does and they find me do i havt to go with the cops or do i have the right to stay there if its ok with the other people.
On 08/08/05
Jody from Othr said:
im 15 and i live in alberta, canada I got kicked out of my fathers house and my mom is a horrible place for me to go she is into drugs and doesnt even have her own home i was just wondering if i have somone over 18 willing to let me stay at his home is that legal?
On 08/02/05
ac from WI said:
ya im going through this right now.. i left my house and tryin to stay with my friend and b/f but their mom won't let me cuz she is worried that my dad will call the cops or something and she will get in trouble sence i am not 18,.. i will be though in a little less then 5 months.. but idk.. right now i have no place to live.. im living home to home.. for a couple of days.. here and there.. till my b/f can get his own place..
On 07/25/05
Heather from AR said:
i am going through the exact thing ext. I'm 16. I think you should be able to but I'M going to talk to my lawyer about it. I'll get back to you and tell you what she says
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