Is it legal for a minor to move out of their parent's house?

Answer 1

I did a search tonight on "19 year old...help..." and wasn't looking for the validation you gave. I don't want to negate your answer, but do want to share with the original poster, that how you opened your reply with , "Unfortunately..." is your own feeling. It couches your answer, which I don't think is appropriate. "Unfortuantely" dictates that you don't think that should be the answer to the original poster (OP) and it wouldn't be yours, and you don't understand or know the OP's dilema. I encourage the OP to do a Google search, or go to your local book store and look up, "Tough Love". I have a 19-year old son, and unless anyone walks in "our shoes", it really is a tough call . To the one who replied with, "Unfortunately", I appreciate your answer, but your "unfortunate" could very well be OUR, "fortunate".Scorpgc@gmail.comAnswerUnfortunately, yes they can. Hopefully they won't, but after age 18 they do have that right. If this were to happen, there are many places to go for help -- your local YMCA or YWCA are wonderful and can be very helpful in helping you find a place to go. There are other various shelters and organizations out there to assist those in need. Do not be too proud to ask for help if you need it. Churches are always happy to help, even those who are not part of their congregation.

Depending on the circumstances, a parent could feel that they have no choice but to do this, and they may even feel like they are doing the "child" a favor. Or, sometimes families are not as loving as they should be and if that is the case, I am so sorry.

Answerthey can give you the boot on your 18th birthday, unfortunately. try to improve your relationship, or start searching for CHEAP rent or the YMCA or a shelter or a friend.

Answer 2

In all but one state an 18 year old is considered a legal adult, the issue of pregnancy is not relevant, except of course to those who are personally involved. Parents can request an adult child move from the family residence whenever they so choose. If said person refuses to leave of their own volition the parent(s) can ask for the assistance of the local authorities. All states have now amended the legal age of majority to 18 with the exception of Nebraska where the age remains at 19. Yes. Once a child is the legal age of 18, you are under no obligation to provide a home and or financial support.

Answer 3

In most states, parents have a legal obligation to their children until they are 18. In NY, it is until they are 21. Parents cannot force their children out onto the street without having court intervention and child support awarded to the child.

Answer 4

They can "make" you move out if you are extremely unruly, a danger to them, yourself or others and a few other reasons. But they can't turn you out onto the streets. They have to go to family services and get then a judge to take you to foster care. Why do they want you out? Most parents don't threaten to toss their kids out just for taking up space. Ususally they've got some pretty good reasons and their frustration level is just as high as yours, I guarantee it. Are you sure you can't get along with your parents so you can live at home? It's gotta be better than foster care. Maybe try doing it their way for a bit? It is their house...they do have the right to a sense of order (not chaos) in their home. Maybe you could try a few things that they ask you to do that you don't like doing for a couple weeks and see how it goes? They won't react or even act like they notice right away - it will take a little time (give it the two weeks) but they will notice and then you can open the discussion as to why you don't like the rules too much and why they should give you a chance and lighten up a little bit. They will be a lot more inclined to give you a break if you've done the work of showing them you can be okay to be around first. I am 99% sure of it. Or you could go to foster care. Foster homes have rules too though, unfortunately. Good luck. It is not easy being 16.

Answer 5

if your child is not a minor,then you can ask them to move out.

Answer 6

At 18 the child is an adult and I would say yes it is.

Answer 7

No, 18 is the legal age to move out.

Answer 8

Yes - Until they reach the age of 18