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Question: I'm 16 and have permission to move out from my parents. Do I need a legal document and where/how do I get one?
Answer: If you have permission from your parents to move out you do not need a legal document to do so in Arizona, but they will still remain responsible for your welfare. Depending upon how you will be living, and how you will be supported, you will probably need to be emancipated. If you need to sign a lease, it is likely that a landlord will not rent to you without your parent's signature on the lease. You may have problems with curfew statutes. If your parents decide that they do not like the choices that you are making they could take back their permission, and you would have to go back and live with them, or go into court and ask the court to declare you emancipated. See "Emancipation" in the Laws section of this website for more information.
If you are living with an adult who is not your parent, many of the problems of your minority (status as a minor) can be taken care of by the adult. However, that adult needs to be protected from allegations by your parents that he or she is interfering with their parental relationship. Therefore, that adult should have something in writing, signed in front of a notary public that gives him or her permission to care for you. This should clearly identify the persons involved, the date on which it is executed, the length of time that it is good for, and any other important things, i.e. who pays for any necessary medical treatment for you, etc. This can be done with a temporary guardianship document, which gives the adult temporary guardianship over you for a set period. A form for such a temporary guardianship may be available at your local superior court.
It would be best to discuss all of the factors of your new lifestyle and living arrangements with your parents and any other adults who may be involved. If you want to move out simply to avoid the problems of living with your parents, please be advised that moving out may create more problems than you are leaving. Learn as much about living on your own as you can before you do it.
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On 05/19/04
Jenn from MI said:
i think it is but im not for sure.
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On 05/11/04
Becca from GA said:
Im having the same problem.. Im waiting untill next month (my birthday.. Ill be 17..) to move in with my Fiance.. His parents are ok with it and mine dont know yet.. He has talked to several people and even some police and they all said that yes, I can move out.. It probably would be best if you both got a part time job just to be on the safe side.. Best of luck dear!!
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On 05/10/04
meghan from AZ said:
i agree i want to be empancipated so i can live with my real mom
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On 05/08/04
jen from NY said:
i am 16 to and i want to move out of my moms place but she wont let me. i want to be able to move in with my boy friend. but i think the cops cant make you go back home so they really cant stop u from doing it.
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On 05/05/04
Kerk from FL said:
I moved to Spring Hill, FL last year and hate it i want to mave back to NH where i grew up, have so many friends, family, relatives, job opportunities, and my g/f of a year and a half. I have read so much stuff on sites about emancipation and what to do but i have found better choices such as moving in with other family, relatives, or friends with permission of your parents. What do i have to do so that i am fully legal to move out with parents permission and without them losing there parental rights which is my moms biggest fear. PLEASE leave me messages ASAP!! thanks -Kerk-
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