Can a 17 year old move out of their parents house in Georgia without permission?

Answer 1

It is not legal to move out of your parents home in Georgia until you are 18 years old. If you move out at 17 than you can be charged with a status offense. That is according to Georgia code § 15-11-2 which says that anyone under the age of 18 can be a status offender. Status offenses include things such as truancy, running away, and unruly behavior. When it says running away that means moving out of your parents house as well, because your parents will just go ahead and report you as a run away.

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Answer 2

I know that you can because I'm moving out in a couple of months. You can obviously move out with their permission, but without their permission you have to emancipate yourself from your parents. To do that you need to show a magistrate judge that you can support yourself, by yourself. You have to have a job with a steady income, you have to be able to afford rent and food, but someone please correct me if I'm wrong about any of this, or if I've left anything out.

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

Legally in Georgia you must be 18.