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my girlfriend is a runaway and wants to live with someone that is helping her, her parents are abusive sexually verbally and physically. she should not go home, and if she is caught and goes home her father is sending her to jail til she is 18 years old.

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If you are 17 and live in new york but runaway to WA can you still be considered a runaway if there legal age is 17?

Yes, even if the legal age of majority is 17 in Washington state, you would still be considered a runaway until you reach that age. Running away without parental consent is generally illegal until you reach the age of majority in your state of residence.


How old do you have to be to leave home and not be considered a runaway in Tennessee?

In Tennessee, a person must be at least 18 years old to legally leave home without being considered a runaway unless they are emancipated by the court. Anyone under 18 who leaves home without parental permission can be reported as a runaway.


Can a runaway to Florida be forced to go back home?

If the runaway is a minor, laws vary by state and typically require them to return home unless they have been legally emancipated. If the runaway is brought back to their home state, authorities may be involved to ensure their safety and well-being. It's important to seek legal advice in these situations.


Can you leave home at 14 in Georgia?

In Georgia, a minor can leave home at the age of 17 unless they have been legally emancipated. If a minor leaves home before the age of 17 without parental permission or legal emancipation, their parents can file a runaway report with the police.


Can you leave home without consent in Oklahoma at the age of 16?

In Oklahoma, a 16-year-old can leave home without consent if they are emancipated or have permission from a parent or guardian. Otherwise, they are considered a runaway and can be returned home by law enforcement.

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Can you move out at 17 in Texas with out parental consent?

no you have to be emancipated by a parent,otherwise you would be considered a runaway...


Is it illegal to harbor a runaway in Indiana?

A runaway person is considered to be almost against law in Indiana. If you runaway without good reason or becoming emancipated before you turn 18 then you are considered to be a runaway.


What is the law on moving out of your house when you are seventeen in Oregon?

Your parents can call you in as a runaway. If you are not emancipated, then you are not allowed by law to own property.


If you are 17 and live in new york but runaway to WA can you still be considered a runaway if there legal age is 17?

Yes, even if the legal age of majority is 17 in Washington state, you would still be considered a runaway until you reach that age. Running away without parental consent is generally illegal until you reach the age of majority in your state of residence.


If your moving in with someone over 18 but you are 17 is there anything they can do about it in Michigan?

Until you are 18, or emancipated, you are subject to your parent's desires. They can report you as a runaway.


Can you runaway at 15?

Well... legally no. You could run away but then get in trouble with the police. Your parents or legal guardian can file you as a runaway and they may go searching for you. If you want to leave your parents/Guardians house you could get emancipated.


Can a 15 yr old choose where she wants to live even if its not with either parents?

only if you are emancipated and the only way you could be emancipated at 15 is to get married


What can parents do in the state of Mississippi if their 16 year old child moves out?

A minor can not move out without your permission or by being emancipated by the court so you can report him as a runaway and have the police assist you to get him back. Anyone helping a runaway will be committing a crime.


Can a 16 year old get taken back home to parents?

If you runaway, yes. Any age under the age of consent can be returned home. If your emancipated, no.


What are the consequences of teenagers leaving there parents house?

Unless they have been legally emancipated by the court, they are a runaway - and can be classified a Child In Need of Supervision if it is done continually.


How old do you have to be to leave home and not be considered a runaway in Tennessee?

In Tennessee, a person must be at least 18 years old to legally leave home without being considered a runaway unless they are emancipated by the court. Anyone under 18 who leaves home without parental permission can be reported as a runaway.


In Tennessee can a minor move in with the father of her child?

If she is emancipated or has her parents permission she can live where ever she wants.