Is there any way I can move out of my mom’s house when I graduate high school if I will only be 17?
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Is there any way I can move out of my mom’s house when I graduate high school if I will only be 17?
Asked on September 22, 2011 under Family Law, Ohio
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MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
If in your state, you can show you can emancipate yourself at 17 and support yourself (food, water, shelter, income), then you would need to file now and show how you can support yourself. If you cannot support yourself, a high school graduation at 17 is not in and of itself sufficient for you to be able to move out on your own and support yourself. If you get into any trouble, theoretically your mom can still be held liable for your actions. Better to just simply wait the extra 12 months and move out when you reach 18. This way, your mom won't be and cannot be held liable for any of your actions because you will no longer be a minor and further, you can move out or go to school or work and your mom will have no say in the matter. Talk to local counsel (even legal aid) about emancipation information. Now this would be different if there is abuse in the home. If there is abuse in the home, get thee to a lawyer immediately. You may have to show you can live with someone else until you reach the age of majority.
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