If you are 18 and decide to move out of your parents house is there anyway they can legaly stop you from movin

Dr. Luv

It depends on what you mean by your stuff. A parent cannot stop an 18 year old from doing anything that concerns that 18 year old's life as long as they don't live under their roof....so yes you can move out.

Now as for property, anything you personally bought is yours....anything your parents bought for you...they can argue they bought it for your use in their house. So if you prove it is yours...then yes you can ask a sherrif to escort you in if they refuse to let you have it...if they bought it they have the right to keep it unless they agreed it was an unconditional gift to you.

msi_cord

They cannot stop you from leaving or retaining any property which belongs to you. Did you pay for this stuff or your parents? If your parents paid for it, it is their stuff not your stuff. If you paid for it or can show it was given to you as a gift, you are entitled to that property.

coyotecoup

not likely

but they can cut off their support for you!

(and life is hard for an 18 year old on their own!)

Evan B

The only way they could prevent you from moving out would be to get a judgement of incompetency against you. Otherwise, you're an adult and can do as you wish.

They can throw you out and change the locks. But, I don't believe they can keep your personal property although you may have to sue them to get it back.

Brenda D

No, but make sure you have plenty of money because they don't have to let you move back in.

Terry

If you choose to move out you can move out. If they paid for TV, stereo, computer, clothes or whatever, it isn't YOUR stuff, it's stuff they let you use - you don't get to keep it unless they decide to give it to you.

If you paid for the stuff yourself, it's yours and they can't keep it.

brittonsm26

They might be able to stop you from coming back in the house but not leaving it.

dielibralsdie

Technically The stuff in the house is not your stuff, because it was bought before you turned 18 and it "technically" belongs to the owner of the property. Unless you have proof you bought it yourself. You will have a hard time getting anything. If it turns into a domestic dispute a police officer or a Sheriffs officer can be present to discuss the situation with both parties and can relive most of the stress of the situation.

Denise P

You have heard the expression "possession is 9/10 of the law"? Unfortunately this is mostly true in this situation. In answer to your first question, No they cannot stop you from moving out. The second is a bit more tricky. If you don't have receipts or a way to prove you paid for the stuff at your parents house, and they won't let you come back and get it, then most likely your stuff is now their stuff. If you do choose to go to small claims court, just ask yourself if the stuff is really worth going. There are ramifications that you may not be willing to deal with. If it is worth it, then going to court can get your stuff but you may also not get anything and just be out a whole lot of money. The key to winning is the ability to prove that the stuff is yours. If you can prove it then you will most likely win. This same thing applies when you live with friends or a significant other. If there is a possibility that you might split on not so good terms, KEEP your receipts for EVERYTHING in a safe place (not in the house). Just some advice if you are moving in with friends, be sure to get and keep all of the receipts for rent, utilities, food, and any item you purchase. If things go wrong, you can always prove you did your part and what stuff belongs to you. I am sorry that you may lose your things at your parent's house. Hope it all works out for you.

SWT

if you are 18 years old, there is nothing that the parents can do legally to stop you, but they can cut you off personally, and that might change your mind!!!!!!

Betsy

If you are 18 and you move out of your parents home there is nothing they can do about it. If you move out they would not be responsible for your actions, bills, etc...If your parents will not let you get your stuff then you could call your local police dept. and they could send a policeman to your parent's house with you when you pick up your stuff.

jezbnme

they can't stop you from moving but they can stop you from taking anything out of their house that was bought with their money even if it was bought for you

auroraresearchinstitute

not legally. If they stop you from getting your stuff that may be illegal.

Erica, AKA Stretch

First, They cannot legally stop you from moving out.

If you have receipts on items you have bought, you could legally get your items with in a certain amount of time. (9/10 possession law).

Contact your local police department to see what you can do legally and what the 9/10 possession law is like in your area. Some places you have 1 month before someone else can claim your belongings.

If your parents had bought your stuff for you, they do not have to legally give it back to you.

Riddler

No, but can you support yourself? And did you buy & pay for the stuff? Were they gifts or just stuff you were allowed to use?

Christina H

Anything you acquired before your 18th birthday you better have a receipt for with your name on it. Otherwise, yes, they can legally block you from entering their home.

lucyshines49

Not really but it can be uncomfortable for you and them. They could say they bought it they own it. Try talking with them. It is better to leave on good terms. Sometimes it's hard for parents to "let go" as we tend to think of you as our babies. We can be over protective and rather smothering at times but we only want the best for you. One day you'll have children and will understand. I wish you well in your new life.

Samuel R

aaron b

they could try, but legally as long as the stuff is yours, they have to allow you to take it. But i guess they could make you prove your items are actually yours and not theirs..

Marty: the Mogul

They can't stop you from leaving.
I don't know about the rest.

beez

They might try to. Take a couple of friends with you. If you're denied entrance, call and ask for a sheriff's deputy to accompany you.

Marques K

No, they can't do anything to legally stop you from leaving, but they might try to keep you out if you go back to get your stuff. If you got the guts, call the cops and have them accompany you. They'll make sure your parents let you get your things... that is if they don't try to claim that all your stuff is theirs because either, they bought it for you or you used their money to buy your things... good luck with all that...

Bertacus

Nope, you might have to call the cops and have them come with you to get your stuff though, or your dad might beat you up.

Charlie Farlie

VietKid

nope.once you are 18 you are legally an adult. you do whatever you want.

Linda D

These people are your parents NOT your landlord or enemies!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Parents are so much more understanding than anyone else - so there shouldn't be an issue.

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