When is it legal to runaway from home?

KrazyKyngeKorny

When you reach adulthood. Your parents would probably rather you did run away, but it ain't legal. They have to put up with you until you are an adult. Pity.

How_Would_I_Know

It's never "legal" to run away... because when you get to the age you're legally able to, it's no "running away" anymore

never you can move out though or you can call defax and telll them why. the best idea is 2 tell your perents what is upsetting u!!!!!

Real Estate Para Legal

Duh

When you turn 18 and your parents break the plate and tell you to get your lazy butt out of the house.

SoftTSoul

If ones home life is that bad in their mind or reality - why don't they instead get themselves a child advocate to legally have them emancipated from their parents. Thereby the child can be either placed elsewhere (foster care), or if you're 16, working and able to care for yourself, you can file in court to do so.

zebj25

It depends on what state you're in. Check with your local laws. In NYS for example you can legally "runaway" at the ripe old age of 15. Other states its 16, 17, and the old 18. So, double check with your local police department, although I'm sure they wont recommend the decision, they will tell you the correct age for your state.

joyceeleann

You are not a legal adult until you are 18 anything under that you are your parents responsiblity

diamondgirl83bi

IN CA IT BECOMES LEGAL TO RUNAWAY WHEN YOU BECOME 18 AND YOUR PARENTS ARE LEGALLY NO LONGER RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR WRONG DOINGS

Granny 1

18 and self supporting, which lets about 99.9% of 18 yr olds still at home.

â™¥Tinkerbellâ™¥

When You are 18 or older but I dont know why you would you should be able to support urself. Running away is not the answer to your problems!!

!!@!!

18 year's old, but you can get emancipated, you have to prove to the legal system you can support yourself, and be very responsible.

If you live in the U.S...

At 18 you can leave home, rather you can support yourself or not (although, I canâ€™t imagine why an 18-year-old would leave home if they canâ€™t provide for themselves).

You can leave before turning 18 without needing parental consent only if youâ€™ve been emancipated in some manner such as marriage (requires parental consent), joining the military (which you can do at 17 only WITH parental consent), or court decree (there are MANY requirments for it, and it is RARELY granted). Being pregnant/becoming a parent does NOT emancipate a minor in any state.

A D

It is never legal to runaway from home. If you are having problems at home with your parents, the best remdy is to lay the problems aout and speak how you feel. Staying at home it is better than being on your own. When you leave or runaway from home, you will be miserable, and will struggle through your years, so don't put yourself through that. Make a good future for yourself. If you still feel that is is not going to solve the problem. Once you turn 17 join the military and you will be away from home and still have a good future.

jackie

When you are 18 and no longer receive money from your parents and can support yourself.

Sean Dowd

age of 18 or in the case of being emancipated for example pregnant before you are 18 years of age.

jackdaniels165

Am137

when nobody can get u back

preet_gurl

ok idk if i should consider this thought or not but u knw after i was caught sneaking out with a guy about a year ago. my parents took away my cell , looked through my email , looked through my facebook as well . i had developed a new email and facebook which they arent aware of. however ever since that incident they have decided im going to get arrange marriage, i dont want that and well their forcing me into that. i m 18 as of november last year, and well im happily commited with my boyfriend which of whom they arent aware of im afraid if i tell them they will take me back to our country and get me married rite away, as a fact they have decided this coming june after i graduate i'll b going back to our country where they will be looking for bachelors for my marriage. what do i do ???? i dont want to get an arranged marriage, i want to marry my boyfriend and well i have tried suicide a couple times as well because i cant take the everyday fights i have with my parents or the taunting by my parents what should i do ?

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