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The police have the right to track you down, take you into custody and take you home. You're parents will be so worried about you and no one will trust you. If you are talking about yourself you should go straight home until you are 18. You must live with an adult until then and the police have no reason to worry for you when are an 'adult'.
There are several alternatives:
file a petition in court to get them legally "emancipated"
request the appointment of a legal guardian other than the parent
spend the intervening year in the custody of the state - juvenile detention or a foster home (if they will take them)
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What are the ramifications for parents when a 17-year-old moves out?
Until they reach the age of majority, the parents are still responsible for the child. They get to determine where they can live and can report them as a runaway.
What is the law for Harboring a Runaway Child?
Harboring a runaway child is typically considered a crime, as it involves knowingly providing shelter or assistance to a minor who has left home without permission. Penalties for harboring a runaway vary by jurisdiction but can include fines, imprisonment, or both. It is important to report any knowledge of a runaway child to the appropriate authorities.
Do you have to pay child support to grandparents who are letting a child live with them to avoid punishment from the parents?
No. There is no guardianship and no court orders. The parents can however demand the child to come home at any time. Even with police help. He could be reported as a runaway and in that case it is illegal for the grandparents to help him.
What can a runaway do if he is sixteen in the state of Texas and wants to turn himself in but under no circumstances does he want to live with his parents?
A minor can not choose where to live in the state of Texas but the judge will listen to your request. To remove parents rights to their child and put the child in foster care there has to be strong reasons to why. So there is no guarantee you will get your way.
What to do when adult child still lives at home but refuses to obey parents?
Because they want their independence but can't afford to live alone or don't want to live alone even if they don't admit it.
Can grandparents get child support for letting a runaway child live with them?
In most cases, grandparents cannot receive child support for letting a runaway child live with them unless they have legal custody or guardianship of the child. Child support is typically paid to the parent or legal guardian who has custody of the child. Grandparents can seek legal custody or guardianship through the court system to potentially become eligible for child support.
In what states can you force a 17 year old child to return home if they Runaway?
Ummm, this is not ethical....IF and ONLY IF the child has been emanicpated
Can a child 15 and 16yrs old say who they want to live with?
Is that between a child's parents? if so it is ultimately up to the parents. But, most parents will let the child decide who they want to live with.
Can a 13 year old move out of their house?
Not without being considered a runaway. If the child has permission to of the parents, they have the ability to live anywhere. Otherwise they are likely to become wards of the state and be put in foster care.
When can you move out of your parents house without them filing runaway charges against you in Texas?
In Texas, a person can legally move out of their parent's home without facing runaway charges once they turn 18 years old or are legally emancipated. Generally, parents cannot file runaway charges against their child once they have reached the age of majority.
In Missouri can the police force a 15 year old runaway return home if the minor has a safe place to live?
The parents can request the police to return the runaway to their home.
What are the rights of a paying non-custodial parent if a 16 yr refuses to live with the custodial parent and non-custodial parent but has moved in with friends. Also his school attendance is low.?
Go to the law enforcement, in no state can a child move out without parental concent under the age of 18, except Texas and Missouri they can move out at age 17. even though you are not the custodial parent, it is still illegal for the kid to move out , the custodial parent might get introuble, if they didn't report the kid as a runaway, but the kid will end up in one of the parents homes. if the kid is a reported runaway, and refuses to go to either parents home they might get sent to juvie, but that's enough to scare any kid into comming home.
