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Question: If I have permission from a parent, how old do I have to be before I can move out?

Answer:

Moving out before you are 18 is not illegal in Arizona if the minor has parent permission. The permission should be specific regarding where the minor will live, with whom the minor will live, and for how long. Without this permission, the minor could be prosecuted as an incorrigible child. If the minor is under 16, he or she is expected to attend school and can be prosecuted as an incorrigible child if he or she does not. Child Protective Services can still become involved if the minor living away from home is not receiving age-appropriate supervision, is engaging in harmful conduct, does not have adequate food, clothing, shelter, medical care, or is living with an inappropriate person.


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On 05/19/05
shannon from CO said:
I am 15 years old my mother gave me permission to live with him and his parents if the state finds out about it can they take me
On 04/14/05
chase from CA said:
i am fourteen and i want to move to my grandmas house
On 04/05/05
Katie from PA said:
What about Pennsylvainia? I won't be 18 till september 1st but my grandmother (my guardian) says she's not stopping me from moving out but she won't sign over guardianship either. What I am I supposed to do? If I move out without the guardianship paper does it matter?
On 03/30/05
ashley from TN said:
i have a question im 15 and i want to live with my cousin ,but my mom and dad dont want me to but my dad hardly ever has a job and they are going to lose everything they got.so my cousin could take better care of me.and i really close to her .my mom wants to call the law and make me come home .is there any way i can live with my cousin?
On 03/27/05
child from Othr said:
im only 14 now but when i am 16 i wish to move out of home and in with a group of friends around the same age. is this ok without perental permision, because i know they will disagree with my decision and will not allow it
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