Yes, the age of majority in every state is 18 or older. Parents are legally and financially responsible for a minor child until a court order such as an early emancipation decree deems otherwise. What action the parent(s) can take depends upon the laws of the state of residency, in most cases civil, criminal and juvenile codes can apply. In certain issues pertaining to a minor, the state has the option of enforcing applicable laws w/o the approval or co-operation of the minor's parent(s) or legal guardian. Some such actions could possible result in criminal charges being filed against the adult involved in the relationship.
yes
18, or 16 with emancipation.
No.
Not without parents permission or emancipation by the court.
Emancipation laws vary by state, and not all states have an emancipation statute. You need to check the laws of the state that you reside in. You may be able to file without your parents knowing about it, but they will find out, because the court will notify them. * No. In the few US states that allow emancipation of minors, parents and all persons with "just cause" must be informed of the action and given the opportunity to contest it at the judicial hearing.
Not in most places. Until you reach the age of majority, you are the responsibility of your parents. They get to decide where you can live.
Without having received emancipation, no.
No. Pregnancy does not confer emancipation.
You can, but only if you are at the emancipation age required by your particular state.
The age at which an individual may leave their parents home without requiring their parents permission is known as the "age of emancipation." The age of emancipation varies between countries, and in the US varies between states. In most US states, the age of emancipation is 18.
Move out with their consent.
In the state of Iowa, the legal age of majority is 18. This means that individuals must be at least 18 years old to move out of their parents' house without needing emancipation.