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No, in the eyes of the law, you must be at least 18. If the parents choose to file a report of an absentee minor or "runaway" the juvenile authorities must intervene. The results of that can be many things, from being returned to the parental custody to being placed in a state facility or group home. One of the reasons for not allowing an underaged individual to arbirarily leave is, generally parents are legally and financially responsible for their children until they reach the state's age of majority. Which means a minor could drop out of school, hang out with the gang, perhaps get into "trouble", and the parents would could be held responsible even though they tried to prevent the situation. This is one reason parents should report juveniles who leave the home against parental wishes to the authorities. It is not uncommon for minor's parents to end up on the wrong end of a civil suit and find themselves in serious legal and financial difficulies. On the other side, many teens are mature enough to support themselves and conduct their own affairs responsibly, which is why some states have "early" emancipation laws.

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Can a minor who is a 'ward of the state' and in foster care get married with parental consent if the parents have not had their parental rights terminated?

No you are a ward of the state and the state has the final say until the state returns you to your parents or they release you to yourself either when you turn 18 or 21. * The minor would need parental permission and permission from the court that placed the minor in foster care.


Can the police do anything to you if you leave home without permission but leave a note and call in North Carolina?

Even if you leave a note and call, you're still absent from home without parental permission. Therefore, you are a runaway and your parents can take action to have you returned back home. NC does allow a minor to petition for emancipation at 16. You'd have to prove that you are capable of fully supporting yourself and that emancipation is in your best interest.


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Can you leave the state with your children without informing their father?

It depends on the terms of your custody agreement. Read the fine print on the paperwork you received from the court, it should be stated in there. If in doubt, contact a lawyer! If you're agreement requires his permission and you do not obtain it, ignorance of the stipulation is not an excuse and you may not only put yourself at risk for criminal charges on parental kidnapping, but you may put yourself at risk for a change in the custody agreement to your detriment.


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No you are a ward of the state and the state has the final say until the state returns you to your parents or they release you to yourself either when you turn 18 or 21. * The minor would need parental permission and permission from the court that placed the minor in foster care.


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Only with parental permission but when you are 18 you can choose yourself.


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If the state you live in has an emancipation statute, you have to meet those requirements. Typically they include being able to take care of yourself financially and physically and have parental permission.


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YES all you have to do is go through the legal process of emancipating yourself.


Is it illegal as a boy to move out of your house at 15 if you have a kid?

At 15, you are still a minor. You need parental permission to move out without being classified as a runaway. The fact that you have a child yourself does not change this. If you are employed and capable of supporting yourself, you could consider petitioning the court for emancipation.


What steps are needed to be taken for emancipation in Virginia?

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