Im 15 and i want to move out of my parents house and in with my friend and her mother. Is that possible?
824689
Yes it is possible. You can get an emancipation...but you can only do that if you have good reason (i.e. your parents are abusive or drug addicts etc.) If you don't have a good reason then it isn't possible unless your parents decide to sign you over to someone else.
945998
If everything is in order between you and your mother, I see no reason why you couldn't venture off on your own!  Check the local laws and statues in your town.  Usually 18 is the adult age, but there are exceptions to the laws in some areas.  If you go live with a relative and you are "underage", then a guardianship contract would have to be amended by both partys, your parents and your live-in relatives or adult-head of house.  But I really don't think they will make a big thing out of just being one year away from adulthood for you, or anyone else, anywhere!  I say, just pack your bags, and with your mom's blessing, go off and find your destiny my child!  Have fun and stay out of trouble, ok?  LOL
694026
Wow your parents are being very selfish.  It sounds like you've made up your mind about your boyfriend and leaving him his not an option.  My advice is to move out asap.  You're 25, they can't stop you.  You're parents shouldn't hold that over your head...they are saying all that stuff to CONTROL you.  Trust me, sounds like something my mother would have said to me when I lived at home.  We get along a lot better now that I'm not living with her.  I don't think you're parents hate you but they are not being fair.  \n\nThis might sound out there but did you get your college degree yet?  That might help you get a better job and be able to afford living on your own.\n\nAnyways, I hope you feel better and I'm sorry you have to put up with that.  Again, move out asap.
537871
IF you are too young to move out how can you be engaged? If you can live on your own then you have no business being enganged. You need to get your priorties strait or at least grow up before you try to be an adult.
721225
If you have very good reasons, then you can go to court and ask to be "emancipated". This means that that you would be considered an adult in your own right, and your mother would no longer be your guardian. \n\nHowever, consider first that your mother loves you very much, and you need each other. (Everyone needs a loving family member!)
799295
Well everyone needs to move out and get a place of there own.  Now would be a good age, 18-19.  But when you move over to your friends place, you need to pay your half of everything.  Rent, phone, eletcricity, ect.  If you don't your going to add a financial burden to your friend, plus you need to buy your own food and help around the house.  It's not as fun as you think, living on your own, because now you have to get a job, and start supporting yourself.  Good luck.
729873
That sounds like a lot of WORK and responsibility for your parents. Maybe there is a good reason why your friend's parents won't allow it either. The only thing I can say is to remove as much of the burden from your parents. YOU clean the house, YOU prepare the food, YOU police your friends and make sure they follow your parents' rules and YOU clean up afterwords -- if you demonstrate to your parents that you can do all that and follow through you might have a chance.
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OOps sorry let me edit this..\n\nMost important question is - are they LEGALLY your gaurdian?  It sounds like this might be your sister.. or maybe a young aunt.\n\nWhat state are you in?  How old are you?  It depends on how your caregiver will react.  I did the same thing when I was 17 and my parents freaked and were able to take me back.  I spent a few days in Juvi.. but other than that nothing terrible will happen.  If you are 17, I suggest talking to your parents about this and seeing if they would let you.  Does your friends family want you to move there?  Have them talk to your caregiver.  If you are any younger, either wait or have the family talk to your caregiver..  I totally understand where you are coming from, sometimes your home can just be toxic, especially if your parents are going through a divorce, or some issues of their own.. I've been moved out for 2 years now, and even when I come to visit, it just sucks my soul dry.. Some people and places are just so bad for you.  Talk to them .. really.  OR just go ahead and do it, but know this - they will be able to find you - and they will force you to come back - BUT after that happens, they will be open for dialog with you - you will be able to tell them how damaging their home is to you - and they will be able to take you seriously.. This is what happened to me- They never listened until after I ran away.. Then they let me finish my high school degree online and let me move out when I needed to.\n\nTo help you any further, I would need to know your age and your state.\n\nAnd like the other person mentioned, if you are working and making some of your own money, you might be able to get emancipated. \n\nChoices Other Than Emancipation\n\nEmancipation is only one of several alternatives available to you if you feel you cannot live with your caregiver.  You may want to consider other options such as:\n\nfamily counseling or mediation service between you and your parents; \nliving with another responsible adult (aunt, uncle, grandparent, or family friend); \nseeking assistance from public and private agencies; \nan informal agreement with your caregiver allowing you to live outside your home. \n\n\nMy final advice to you is this - family counseling - if nothing else works - this will.  The other person there can help you communicate effectively with your caregiver - and don't assume they will only be on your caregivers side either.  Present your case to them, and unless you have no reason for wanting to move out, they will support you and help you work out a solution with your family..\n\nGood luck, ok?  Feel free to personally email me if you need any personal or legal advice..  Bj_Osterhout@yahoo.com
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Whether it is or not, you obviously need to get an education before you strike out on your own. You can't spell legal and should have said you're.  How do you expect to support yourself at 15 anyway?  If it's dangerous at home for you then seek help, but don't just leave.
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Yeah, I think it's a great idea for most 16yo's to have to go out & live on their own. That way they can learn to appreciate just how good they have it at home, & that having to follow a few rules for 4 or 5 more years is a small price to pay, compared to actually having to make it on their own.\nThey would have to buy their own food, & clothes, & pay rent, & have to buy their own cool stuff, & have to still go to school & work a job as well if they realy want to have a future.\n\nDon't get me wrong. I am well aware that SOME 16yo's have a damn good reason for wanting to get out of a bad situation at home, & I have seen some who find the sacrifices that they have to make by moving out to be a better alternative to staying at home. But you didn't say why you want to leave, & if you are a typical 16yo who wants to move out, it's because there are RULES at home, & you just don't think you have to follow them.\nOn your own you will soon learn that there is no escape from rules. Even your parents have to follow rules. For every action, there is an equal & opposite reaction, & it sticks with you for life.\n\nI can promise you this. At 16 in the real world you won't be able to live completely on your own. You'll be dependant on the support of others for a few years to come.
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Do you have any friends that you may be able to live with?  If you do, discuss the issue with their parents and offer to help contribute to the house upkeep (cleaning, meal cooking etc) if they will allow you to stay at their home if and when you get the boot by your father.
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In some states, I know in NY for sure, when you are 16 you can legally become emancipated.  No paper work involved.  As long as you have somewhere that you can go and a way to support yourself.  I would call some local agency's though to make sure.
290595
your dad might drive you crazy but if you say you cant move out theres obviously a reason why...like giving my mom as an example shes living with my grandmother right now because she needs someone there to take care of her or she will be put in a home so my mom took it apon herself to care for her...and my mom is going bonkers let me tell you lmao but she knows that my grandmother wont be here for to much longer so shes doing what she has to do...you only have 1 set of real parents so try to stick with it...talk to your dad,tell him whats bothering you...good luck
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well hon you are 24 it is time you make your own decisions. you have to start somewhere or your parents will never give you up.if you are sure this is what you want to do then stay where you are at. they will still love you just as much. good luck and GOD BLESS YOU.
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Since emancipation’s been mentioned…the purpose of emancipation is not to allow a minor the ability to go live with a friend.  Emancipation requirements vary by state, but at a minimum you would have to prove that you are capable of fully supporting yourself—paying for rent, utilities, food, medical expenses, etc—with NO assistance from anyone.  So living with a friend and depending on them for even partial support/help/assistance isn't going to cut it.  AND you would have to provide the court with a valid reason that emancipation would be in your best interest.  You didn’t state your reason, but IF it involves things along the lines of just not getting along with your parents or wanting more freedom that’s not a valid reason.  Even if you meet all the requirements the court can still deny emancipation for any reason that they see fit, including, but not limited to, their belief that you lack the maturity to function as an adult.  Emancipation is not a quick or easy process and more often than not it is denied.\n\nOf course, your parents can give you permission to live with a friend, provided it’s a safe and appropriate environment.  That friend, however, is not going to be able to do things such as enroll you in school, consent to your medical care, etc unless they have some type of temporary custody.
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You have become an "individual" with whomever you are with....you left the nest and are beginning a life of your own...enjoy the freedom :) Your parents had this experience.. now it's your's :)\nLove Life :)
561663
it depends on the situation, my older brother was 23 before he moved out but i was only 16-17, he just found it a lot more convienient because he was still at uni and stuff but i had to get out!!! \nso yeah it depends on the person i spose. :)