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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 02/11/04
arielle from MI said:
I think children should have the right to move from their parents homes at the age of sixteen. At that age most people are mature enough, and especially if they aren't being treated well; and are verbally, or physically abused in their home, they should leave. If they have other relatives, that they could live with, their request should be granted.
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On 02/03/04
jessie from MI said:
I'm 16 and i turn 17 in August. my family and i don't get along at all. my parents seem to think that i'm too irresponsible to stay out past 9 o'clock, yet i've proved that i can support myself. my mom has made comments to me about moving out once i turn 17, but i'm afraid that if that is not legal she might try to call the cops on me. she's done that before. i have several places that i can move to. i need to know if there is any way that i can get out legally after or before my birhtday. Can anyone help?
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On 01/26/04
Michelle from MI said:
i'm 16 yrs old and i live with my father, but i can't stand him. yet i can't stand my mother. so i can't stand any of them.i was wondering, how old do i have to be to move out on my own with out their concent?
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On 01/26/04
Mike from PA said:
Hey.. My name is Mike. I'm 16 years old and I live with my Mom because my parents are divorced, and I'm plannaing to move out in September. My mom gives me permission, however, my dad doesnt. Is this still possible since my Mom is the Legal Gaurdian/Parent? What I mean is, will I still need consent of my dad?
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On 01/24/04
Harrison from DE said:
Hi my name is Harrison and I'am 11 years old.
My question is do you have to be 18 to move in
with your boy or girl friend. Or can you just
have permission from your parents.
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