If I’m 16 1/2 and my girlfriend is 18, would I be able to move out of my parents’ house and move in with her before I turn 18?
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If I’m 16 1/2 and my girlfriend is 18, would I be able to move out of my parents’ house and move in with her before I turn 18?
Asked on January 19, 2015 under Estate Planning, South Dakota
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
It is not a good idea for the sake of your girlfriend. She is considered an adult and you are considered still under the supervision of your parents. Your parents could make trouble for her if they thought that she was in some way "contributing to the delinquency of a minor." Good luck.
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