where can i find exact papers saying that a person who is 17 can leave home?
463121
Try your local District Court.  Ask where you can get papers for emancipation.
646719
He must petition the court for emancipation of a minor.\nMy wife did it when she was 16 in California.\nI believe he must have a job and a place of residence other than yours. Check with your local District Attorney to make sure.
141753
You're an adult at 18 in any state in the union.  You can sue for emancipation before that, but you'll need a lawyer.
913302
Yes it is the law in the UK.  You cannot let a child leave (unless to an adult guardian) before the age of 16 and neither can they leave of their own free will. The police will return them to home xx
1141418
I am posting a quote from a website and will add link...\n\n"A child over the age of 14 can choose which parent to live with, and the Judge will consent unless specific findings are made that the parent chosen is unfit. The Court must also consider the wishes of a child between the ages of 11 and 14 as to which parent they wish to live with. However, this is not binding on the Judge, and other factors could override the child's wishes."
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In Texas, the judge takes into account the child's wishes starting at age 10. By 17, the child can be emancipated.\n\nOk, I just saw that you said you live in Georgia. Here is a link to a helpful website I just found. About half-way down this page, it says the age is 14 in Georgia for taking a child's wishes into consideration.  Hope this helps and good wishes and God Bless you:\n\nhttp://www.divorcenet.com/states/georgia/gaart_04
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I think you need to be legally "emancipated" because otherwise, your parents would still be responsible for you (and liable for any thing you do) until you're 18.  You can check with the local social services department on the process of becoming an emancipated minor.
573155
It's pretty standard in the United States that 18 is the legal age of emancipation.  At this age, people can legally sign contracts and enter into agreements.
45954
It would mostly depend on if one's parents pusued the matter.  However, there are certain shelters which cater to teens who for one reason or another, are no longer living at home.  The age of consent is usually a guideline used by most states for seeing an individual as competent enough to make their own decisions.  The reality of the situation is that most landlords in Maine will not rent to anyone under the age of 18 without parental consent and some form of financial agreement.
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In California, under 18 is a minor.  And a runaway will end up being returned to their parent/guardian, or being designated as a "ward of the court" and end up in a home of some kind.\n\nRemember, there are people who want to help you with any problem you have with your parents/teachers/school/friends (or anyting else for that matter).  Call one of the many hotlines anytime and say anything on your mind, these people will tell you truths and help anyway they can.\n\nI recomend the "Boys & Girls Town" hotline... 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.\n\n1-800-448-3000\n\nLife is tough, but fun & good times are just around the corner.  Keep your chin up.
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Well, there's a legal answer and a real answer.\n\nThe legal answer is that until a child is 18, the courts have jurisdiction to determine custody and visitation.  The courts can simply mandate that the child live with the mother and the child has no say.\n\nThe real answer is that there is almost no way to make a 17 year-old stay anywhere he doesn't want to.  I mean, he'll just run away.  So courts give great deference to the wishes of a child of that age.\n\nThere still may be times when the child's wishes will be disregarded.  If the child wants to live with a parent who is known to be an alcoholic or drug addict or dangerous criminal, the other parent could get an Order of Protection in favor of the child.  It would actually be a crime punishable by jail time for the drunk parent to take the child in.\n\nBut it's very rare that a 17 year-old will want to return to such a patently unsafe situation.\n\nConsult a family law attorney for more specific advice.
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NY has no emancipation law actually. But I've included the "requirements" for the court to acknowledge you as emancipated and they are:\n\nIt is my understanding that New York does not have a law which provides for emancipation. (That is, unlike in most states, there is no mechanism by which a minor can go to court and formally petition to be declared an emancipated minor.) However, it is also my understanding that New York courts will recognize the status of an emancipated minor, assuming that the minor meets the essential elements of being emancipated.\n\nThose required elements are:\n\n* The minor must be aged 16 or older;\n* The minor must reside independently of his or her parents;\n* The minor must be self supporting (although public assistance or court-ordered child support payments made to the minor would not disqualify the minor from being recognized as emancipated);\n* The minor must not be in need of or receipt of foster care; and\n* The minor must be living beyond the custody and control of his or her parents.\n\nAlthough the courts don't really do emancipation, you can file for emancipation with the court. You should get or contact a lawyer to help you with this however.\n\nThis is a bit out of realm as a Trooper, so I've attached the link I used for your refrence.
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Generally, once a child turns 18, he or she can be kicked out of the parents' home.\n\nIn some cases, the child doesn't even have to be 18 to be kicked out of the home.\n\nhttp://www.faqfarm.com/Q/Can_parents_kick_you_out_of_the_house_if_you're_under_18
909024
Depends on the state. In South Carolina, the child can leave without permission at 16, but cannot be forced out. At 18, the child can be forced out. Ask your local social services.
610033
It's called the age of majority. No, it is not legal in all 50 states. Infact, pertaining to firearms and liquor, it is ONLY a possibility in Louisiana. Now, as for emancipation (where a minor becomes independent of his/her parents), that is possible in ALL 50 states. They still may not purchase controlled substances OR vote until they are of the age mandated by the state. However, they are legally responsible for all of their own actions, financial commitments, etc.
737266
The day you turn 18, you can move out. Before that age, you would be considered a runaway. After that age, you are an adult and can make decisions for your own life. Your parents can no longer tell you what to do, but they also don't have to help you out with anything.\n\nWhen you hit 18, your parents responsibility for you ends. You can pack your bags and hit the road, never looking back, if that's what you want. On the reverse side, when you turn 18, your parents can pack your bags, put you out the door, change the locks, and never look back.\n\nWhat I would suggest is trying to talk to your parents and explain the need to establish yourself as an independent person. Be reasonable, be calm, and be respectful. In the end, it is your decision, but you don't want to do irreparable damage to your relationship with your parents.
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depends on the situation. I know kids who have emancipated themselves from their parents at the age of 17. As long as you have someone to stay with cps ought to be able to get off of your back. FYI: I'm a Texan too, proud and true!