Is it legal for a 17 year old to move out of their home without thier parent’s permission?
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Is it legal for a 17 year old to move out of their home without thier parent’s permission?
I’m writing on behalf of a 17 year old that wants to move away from her home. She needs to know if it is legal for her to move out of her parents’ home without their consent. She also needs to know if it is legal for her to live with her boyfriend, who is 21 or does she need to live with other 17 year-olds?
Asked on December 12, 2012 under Family Law, Texas
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FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
So long as your parents have no objection to you moving out of the home on your own even though you are a minor, such is legally permissible under the law. You might be required by any potential landlord to have your parents co-sign on a lease since you are a minor.
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