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Can parents keep their graduated 17 year old child from going to college legally Even if the child is paying for it himself?

Legally, parents cannot prevent their 17-year-old child from attending college if the child is paying for it themselves. At 17, the child is considered a legal adult in many jurisdictions, so they have the right to make their own decisions regarding education. Parents may still be able to provide guidance or advice, but they cannot legally dictate whether the child can attend college or not.


You are 18 and you want to move out can your mom say or do anything?

If you are 18, legally your mom cannot stop you from moving out. However, she may express her concerns or opinions about your decision. It's important to have a calm and respectful conversation with her about your plans and how you can maintain a positive relationship despite living separately.


When can a teenager of New Jersey move out of their parents home?

{| |- | The biggest item is to get parental permission. The parents will have to co-sign on any lease or apartment rent agreement. They are still going to be responsible for the minor until they reach the age of majority, which is in New Jersey is 18. |}


Is it legal for your parents to throw away all your clothes because you refuse to fold them?

Legally, your parents have the right to discipline you and make decisions regarding your belongings while you are a minor living in their household. However, if you believe your parents are being unreasonable or violating your rights, you should seek advice from a trusted adult or counselor to address the situation.


When you turn eightteen do you have to tell your parents where you are going?

By law, if you are 18, your are an adult. So no, but if you are still living with them then they can also treat you like an child and you will hav to obey there rule, but in terms of law? No. once you hit 18 your free.

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In California if your 18 yr old owns a car and is going to college are the parents legally responsible for his actions?

No. He is a legal adult and is responsible for his own actions, whether he lives with you or not.


If you are going to high school and have a stable place to live can you move out of your parents house at the age of sixteen legally with their consent?

The only issue would be whether or not there was a responsible adult party.


Can you move out at 17 if you have parental consent and you are homeschooled and you are going to continue with it?

With parental consent, yes, as long as you're moving to a safe and appropriate environment. However, your parents are still legally responsible for you.


Can parents keep their graduated child from going to college?

A parent cannot keep a child from going to college. Most parents love to see their child wanting to go to college.


Can parents keep their graduated 17 year old child from going to college legally Even if the child is paying for it himself?

Legally, parents cannot prevent their 17-year-old child from attending college if the child is paying for it themselves. At 17, the child is considered a legal adult in many jurisdictions, so they have the right to make their own decisions regarding education. Parents may still be able to provide guidance or advice, but they cannot legally dictate whether the child can attend college or not.


Can you get in legal trouble for going out with your girlfriend and her parents catch us?

Yes. If they catch you they can have you legally neutered.


I'm age 17 in Texas i have a record with 2 hits and 1 pending I havent been going home can my parents legally kick me out or can i legally move out?

Question: "can my parents legally kick me out or can i legally move out" 'No' to both questions. But the answer to both questions will be 'yes' once you turn 18.


Are parents liable for the actions of their child while going through emancipation?

No only the custodial parent is '''Added:''' I believe the first answerer misunderstood the question. Legally, the parents/guardians ARE responsible for the actions of their un-emancipated minor '''until''' the actual court action emancipating them takes place.


Are parents responsible for 18 year old who is living out of their home and going to school?

Probably not, the parents are no longer responsible once the child has reached the age of majority. That is 18 in most places, but there are a few states where it is 19 or even 21. However, if there is some sort of separation agreement, it may include a stipulation about support for college.


What age is legally blonde?

Reese Witherspoon was 25 years old when she made Legally Blonde.


Can a 16-year-old move out of parents' home legally in Canada?

yes you can legally leave but you cannot legally rent or sign leases at all. You also cant live under someone elses roof unless they have legally become your guardian. as i found out tonight. so your parents cant legally stop you from leaving but they can stop you from going anywhere.


If a child is 20 and going to college are divorcing parents responsible for college costs?

NO ... if your parents are divorcing or not the responsibility is on the student ... your patents don't have to fund your education weather that be elementary or collage ... if you are collecting child support then the parent who is paying said said support MUST pay till the age of 23 if said child is still in school ...