Is it legal for a 17-year-old girl to leave her parents' house in Texas and move in with family in Massachusetts?

Answer 1

Answer for Neila222I am 16 years old and live in sherman Texas, my boyfriend is 17 years old and lived in howe Texas, recently for the past two weeks living in honey grove, Texas because he moved out of his parents home, completely against his mothers will, but once the police were contacted they told his mother that once a teen turns 17 in the state of Texas they cannot force him or her back into the parents home just make them call and tell them where they are at and let them know that they are safe. Hope this is of some help.

Answer 2

Leaving Home

The 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.

Answer 3

Not without parental consent or a court order giving another qualified adult legal guardianship.

Answer 4

that's really between the parent and the child. but you have to be 21 to rent a hotel room or apartment and i cant see a 17 year old buying a house.

Answer 5

Only with parental consent.