Can a 16 year old leave the state without parental consent?

Answer 1

Contrary to popular belief, simply having a child does not make a person emancipated. However, in WA, at 16, you can petition the court for a declaration of emancipation. You will have to prove that you are capable of supporting yourself. The court can deny it, and if your parents oppose it then they will deny it unless you can provide clear and convincing evidence that it's in your best interest to be emancipated. It's not a quick and easy process.

This is "quick and easy," JUST LEAVE, the police won't do anything about it. Last year my FIFTEEN year old niece moved in with a friend and her family against my sister and her husband's wishes. They called the police who told them "there is nothing that can be done." Washington considers a 15-year old runaway as a "status crime," a crime based upon some status; here, age. The police told my sister that since they can't make an 18 year old go home, they can't make a 15 year old go home, either. I don't know when this idiotic theory ends, but I'm ALMOST certain they can "discriminate" against a SIX year old and make him go home.

Answer 2

Since it is not stipulated as to the relationship the twenty year old has to the minor it is difficult give an exact answer. The age legal age of majority in Washington state is 18, the age of sexual consent is 18 and the age of compulsory education is 18. Parents can give temporary custody (three months or less) of a minor to another qualified adult, longer term custody would require the custodial parent(s) to follow the legal process as prescribed by state laws. If the issue is of a minor female moving in with an adult male it would not be in the best interest of any of the involved parties, if the authorities chose to intervene the adults could end up in serious legal troubles both criminal and civil.

Answer 3

no cause of the age and there are a lot of psycho's in Washington

Answer 4

No. They are a minor.