Can you move out at age 17 in Pennsylvania?

Answer 1

Not in the legal sense, as the state's age of majority law is 21. In some situations a judge will take into consideration the wishes of an older teen when it pertains to living with a non-custodial parent or other family member.

Answer 2

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 3

Removing minority through the state COURIrs, all states have the option to REMOVE MINORITY snf declare a 17 year old an adult with all the rights and responsibilities of an adult.

Answer 4

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 5

For any teenager to move out under the age of 18, you must either clear it with your parents and go to court and get emancipated. Some state though, such as Idaho, do not allow teenagers to be emancipated, before talking to your parents, learn your states laws and what you will have to have to be emancilpated

Answer 6

No, not without parental consent or legal emancipation.

Answer 7

The legal age of majority in all but four states is 18. In Alabama and Nebraska it is 19 and in Mississippi and Pennsylvania it is 21.

Answer 8

Well not really. You have to be atleast18 top move out of the house.But you might have a posibilaty if you are moving with another adult

Answer 9

Yes.