Can a 17 year old move out to live with a fiance who lives in a different state?

Answer 1

A 17-year-old is a minor. For an adult to assist or encourage a minor to cross state lines without parental permission (and I'm just assuming that your parents haven't given you permission) is NOT A GOOD IDEA. Boyfriend could find himself in a whole lot of hot water. Don't do it! you have to be married!!! i don't know about engaged!

Answer 2

Not without the approval of most parents in most states. And, living together increases your chances of divorce later by 46%.

What Young Adults Need to Know about Cohabitation before Marriage
David Popenoe and Barbara Dafoe Whitehead
Rutgers University Study
Cohabiting couples breakup three times more than married couples. Cohabiting couples that later marry have a 46% higher rate of divorce than those who did not cohabit prior to marriage.

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Answer 3

This is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Consult the specific laws for the state and county in which you reside for the rules that apply. In most states, any 18 year old is considered an adult and is capable of deciding when and where they reside. They have the ability to contract for housing. SOME states allow minors to become emancipated under specific circumstances, but this is not just a matter of filling out some paperwork. A minor is the responsibility of their parents until such time as they reach the age of majority or are legally emancipated. The parents are required to provide for the support of their minor children. If the parents give permission, the minor can live in another location. Such permission does not relieve the parents of the responsibility to provide support. If the parents do not give permission, the minor can be considered a runaway. Charges may apply to individuals that aid and abet such runaways, particularly if they are under the age of consent. In some states it is my understanding that this is not enforced for 17 year olds that leave home. If you are subject to abuse, you should contact social services for your area. They will assist you in getting out of the bad environment and into a safe place.

Answer 4

Yes, depending on the state's age of consent laws.