What happens if a 17 years old leaves the house with no intention of going back?

Answer 1

The age of majority in most states is 18, in Alabama and Nebraska it is 19 in Mississippi and Pennsylvania it is 21. Parents of a minor can use legal means to have said minor returned to their custody. Actions that can be taken depend upon whether the minor is reported as a runaway, meaning their whereabouts are unknown or reported as an absentee minor, meaning the location of the minor is known or is believed to be known. Any minor in any state can be forced to return to parental custody, placed in a juvenile facility, foster or group home if the court so orders it, which is what happens in the vast majority of cases. i feel that if someone wants to help out there parents by moving out at 17 then they should be able to do it. i am fixing to be 17. i have a boyfriend who wants to marry me and my parents don't know that i am even going with him yet. i want to move out but my parents would probally freck out. if you find any new information, please help me out.

Answer 2

The legal age of majority in the US with the exception of four states is 18. In Alabama and Nebraska it is 19, in Mississippi and Pennsylvania it is 21. You can become legally emancipated in some states through a special legal procedure.

Answer 3

I suggest if you are having troubles at home that you can not resolve by discussing things with your parents,you talk to some other adult you might trust like a school counselor or school nurse. Reach out to someone. They may be able to help you out more than this web site. Each state has different laws. It would also benefit you by researching the laws in your state. But please, talk to some one you trust first.

First of all, you need to look deep inside of your self as to why, you personally want to leave your family home, and from the umbrella of your parents love, care and authority.

it is important to know, that if either of your parents are physically abusive, then you need to move out, providng that some of your relatives know how bad things are in that home...and approve of you moving out...the other thing is to go to the nearest Presbyterian Reformed Church and ask them to help you too...and that you are absolutely willing to be a regualr attender there from then onwards. And that you are willing to be udenr their authority from now on.

Answer 4

Depends on what state you live in, theoretically you could be arrested in one state and have nothing happen to you in another.

Answer 5

yes because they are stil considered a minor and not an adult until they are 18 and are under their perent's care until then

Answer 6

If the minor is being abused at home they need to go to the police. The CPS will help them with a place to stay. If not abused the police have the right to bring them home.

Answer 7

no because your under age of eighteen

Answer 8

no you have to be emassipated