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Speak Up! - View Question #118 |
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Question: I live at home but don't want to. I have a job, and I support myself in every way. I buy my own food, clothes, etc. What are my parents legal responsibilities for me, and can I leave home if they do not follow them?
Answer: If you are a minor (under 18 years old in Arizona) your parents have the right and duty to control you and the duty to support you. You say that you support yourself in every way. Does this include paying rent to your parents, rent equivalent to what you would pay for a place of your own somewhere else? Do you pay for your own transportation? Insurance? Pay your own taxes? Unless you do these all these things, you probably are not truly able to support yourself.
In certain circumstances, a minor who can fully support him or herself will become an emancipated minor. However, this means the minor has the full responsibility of all of his or her needs. Merely contributing to your support does not mean that you can become emancipated.
Your parents have a duty to protect you and provide for you. Your parents do not have a duty to allow you to do what you want.
Your parents will lose their right and duty to control you if they abuse it. This usually involves some sort of criminal behavior, or behavior that puts you in danger. Not feeding, clothing, or houseing you would be examples of this behavior. Your contribution towards food, housing or clothing does not get you out of obeying them.
Unless you are fully emancipated, or your parents legally lose their right to parental authority, you cannot leave home without their permission.
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On 10/04/04
cindy from AZ said:
I live in a rv that I have the bill of sale to, it is on my my grandma land and next to her house, I pay rent,
I pay for my food,water and all other bills I have, I have a job but she thinks that she can still tell me what to do, What should I do?
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On 08/12/04
Ruby from TX said:
I live with my mom. Our next door neighbor is my mom's boyfriend and everyone knows he's her priority. I have a friend i can move with, he's the owner of where i would work, i'd go to school too. I'm only 16 though and i don't know if i could just up and leave. i've been researching on the internet if it's legal to leave home(in the state of texas) Noluck finding anything so if anyone knows anything please write to me. Should i just wait until i'm 17 in 8 more months.
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On 04/07/04
Shannon from UT said:
I am 16 and i am getting emancipated. I am truley scared but I think that i really am better off on my own. Good luck to you.
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On 01/24/04
jessie from MI said:
I really need help with my situation so if any one could give me some advie that would be great.... im 16 and i really want to be emancipated...im always being put down by my mother and grandfather who i live with. i cant live with my dad because he doesnt have enough money. my two friends are willing to let me live with them if i can split the rent. im willing to take any job or anything i need to do besides drop out. ANY advice would be appreciated...
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On 11/24/03
jennifer from IL said:
if i was you sue i would get out of that house just like that take them to court
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