If you are 18 years old and want to leave the house for a week is there anything your parents can do to stop you?

Answer 1

Depends upon the state in question. Some places have set the age of majority higher than 18, but in general: Chances are that there is nothing they can do to legally stop you, but keep in mind that as an adult, they don't have to let you back in when you get back.

So, if you are planning on leaving for a week and your parents are against it, you may want to come to some sort of agreement before you leave so that you don't come home to packed luggage. Ditto! If you leave with out some agreement, no legal action can be taken on their part. Unless you are doing something during the week that isn't legal and they know, they could report it to the police and make things difficult and try to show you the price of your actions. They can also, not only pack your bags, but change the locks, withhold any support you receive from them, cancell any insurance you have in their name, (car, health, and dental), and they can cancell any credit you use in their name or that they are co-signed on. If things get really ugly, it can snow-ball into a life changing event. This is over a week trip that you don't agree on. You might consider a long talk with your parents about your age, what they expect from you, what you expect and how mature you are. Pointing out all your responsibilities, how your behavior shows you're wise for your age. Then hope they agree, unless you feel it is worth the risk of your relationship with your parents, and all their support, I'd seriously consider their objections and listen, they might have a point.