Can a seventeen year old move out of their parents house in Arkansas and move to Texas with her boyfriend without her parents permission?

Answer 1

Under Texas law, the following are illegal: HARBORING RUNAWAY CHILD: A person commits an offense if he knowingly harbors a child who is younger than 18 years and is voluntarily absent from the child's home without the consent of the child's parent or guardian for a substantial length of time or without the intent to return. INTERFERENCE WITH RIGHTS OF GUARDIAN OF THE PERSON: A person commits an offense if the person takes, retains, or conceals a ward when the person knows that the person's taking, retention, or concealment interferes with a possessory right (the right of a guardian of the person to have physical possession of a ward and to establish the ward's legal domicile) with respect to the ward. ENTICING A CHILD: A person commits an offense if, with the intent to interfere with the lawful custody of a child younger than 18 years, he knowingly entices, persuades, or takes the child from the custody of the parent or guardian.

Answer 2

The age of majority in Texas is 18, therefore the answer to the question would be "no". However, if the parent(s) or legal guardian of the young lady have no objections, it is highly unlikely authorities would intervene. Contributing factors that might create difficulties would be the age of the male involved and the laws pertaining to compulsory education; in Texas it is eighteen (18), issues to consider before making a decision.

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

The age of majority in TX is 18, therefore that

Answer 5

The parents are still responsible for her. Without their permission she will have to wait until she is 18.

Answer 6

No, it has to be OK with YOUR parents.

Answer 7

Not until you are of legal age.