Can a 16 year old leave home in South Carolina?

Answer 1

Leaving HomeThe parents of an non-emancipated minor have the custody and control of such minor. This means that the parents can legally decide where the minor lives until the minor reaches the age of majority (usually 18) or otherwise becomes emancipated.

If a minor moves away from the home of his or her parents or legal guardians without their permission, that minor can be picked up by authorities as a runaway. Depending upon the state, there may be an evaluation stage in which the situation is reviewed to insure that the individual is not endangered by being returned to the home. Some states have recognized that minors that are 16 or 17 are often considered questionable as to their ability to leave home. Authorities may not want to deal with minors in this age group and some states are establishing legislation enforcing the age of majority and eliminating any questions in the eyes of the law enforcement community.

Check with your local laws for more specifics. If you are in an unsafe environment, law enforcement personnel can put you in contact with the appropriate agencies to obtain help.

ALTHOUGH I AM 17 IN South Carolina AND I ASKED ATHORITIES AND THEY SAID THAT LEGALLY I CAN LEAVE AND MY PARENTS WONT BE ABLE TO SAY ANYTHING OR DO ANYTHING. IT DEPENDS ON WHERE YOU LIVE I BELEIVE. MY ADVICE WULD BE TO ASK FOR YOURSELF BECAUSE SOME PEOPLE SAY YOU CAN AND SOME SAY YOU CANT.

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Answer 2

In South Carolina, the legal age of emancipation is 18. However, in certain cases, a minor may be able to petition the court for emancipation before turning 18. It is recommended to seek legal advice before making any decisions.

Answer 3

A person of fifteen does not have the option of arbitrarily making such a decision. Parents of a minor can give temporary custodial rights to another adult which allows the minor child to move out of the family home w/o judicial intervention. Temporary custody is generally designated as three months or less. If it is a matter of abuse and/or neglect the minor child can contact any of the following numbers to receive assistance..National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-392-3738, National Youth Crisis and Runaway Hotline 1-800-448-4463, National Youth Emergency Service Hotline 1-800-899-5437. You might wish to check out the website of Teenline Online, a service staffed by teens to help other teens with their problems, http://www.teenlineonline.org

Answer 4

This is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Consult the specific laws for the state and county in which you reside for the rules that apply. In most states, any 18 year old is considered an adult and is capable of deciding when and where they reside. They have the ability to contract for housing. SOME states allow minors to become emancipated under specific circumstances, but this is not just a matter of filling out some paperwork. A minor is the responsibility of their parents until such time as they reach the age of majority or are legally emancipated. The parents are required to provide for the support of their minor children. If the parents give permission, the minor can live in another location. Such permission does not relieve the parents of the responsibility to provide support. If the parents do not give permission, the minor can be considered a runaway. Charges may apply to individuals that aid and abet such runaways, particularly if they are under the age of consent. In some states it is my understanding that this is not enforced for 17 year olds that leave home. If you are subject to abuse, you should contact social services for your area. They will assist you in getting out of the bad environment and into a safe place.

Answer 5

Not legally, the state's legal age of majority is eighteen. (SCRC Title 20, Chkapter 7, Art. 1).

Answer 6

Yes its possible to move out, but I advise you not to. why not and i am about to be 18 years old

Answer 7

A minor cannot be questioned without the parents present, unless the parents consent otherwise.

Answer 8

Yes. If it is a 17 year old they can move out because the law dectakes that if you are 16 or over you can get married,havechildren'moveout ect.

Answer 9

No, they are not yet an adult in South Carolina. Until that point, they are the parents' responsibility.

Answer 10

The age is 18, unless in the military (age 17 with parental permission), married (parental permission), or by court order.