Can a minor move out at 17?

Hi well this question arose when another question was asked about moving out at 16. I myself have been wanting to move out and I am about to turn 17 next month. Now my question is, as a minor, can I even purchase an apartment? And if so, then how do I go...

about carrying on to do so. And if I do get a place of my own, would my boyfriend get arrested for living with me? He's seven years older than I.

The age of consent in Georgia is 17. Which means you can leave your home and not be charged as a runaway by your parents when you turn 17. I would be worried about getting your own house so young though.

I don't think that a landlord will rent to you if you are only 17 since you cannot enter into a leagally binding contract till you are 18. My advice would be to be patient and wait till you are 18. Even then make sure you are financially able to support yourself before moving out. Being on your own and supporting yourself financially can be stressful if you aren't already doing so.

Well it sounds like your anxious to move out. But don't get to carried away. The best thing to do here is wait until the right age. Cause once you move out, your all on your own. Your boyfriend sounds like he could be a lot of help to you if you do get your own place..But what if something happens *which I hope nothing does.* But if it did, then who would you have to depend on?? Like nobody..but your parents. But when you move out parents don't want to have to deal with your problems, they expect you to be an adult take care of yourself. So my advice to you is to wait until your 18. It sounds a little long, but believe me it goes very quick, so be a kid as long as you can stay right where you are!! Worry about bills what not when you get to it. Don't take on to much that you can't handle. Hope this advice helped you lots.
xoMaryxo

I moved out at 17 and had to rent a house, pay bill's, there is always a way. In my case my mom was passed and my dad -who knows- so that's what i would tell them. I mean you have to have some where to live, you have to have power, what are they going to do, punish you because your 17 and your on your own. NO!!! they will work around it some how. I even had my car in my name at 17, it was in a survivor will so it was legal. As for your boyfriend, it depends on what the legal age is in your state, and if 17 is not legal, will your parent's press charges. Good luck!!!

yes a 17 year old CAN move out. please no body judge anyone in my family when I say this but my sister moved out into a very nice apartment I mite add and is doing fine.she is 17 aalso and lived with her boyfriend who was 19 (she still bought the apartment though not her boyfriend because he is moved out now). they rented the apatment to her, but the thing is you REALLY have to work hard for it. she works three jobs and barely has time to even be at that apartment so really, I dont see the point of her having one but anyways the answer to your question is yes you can move out and about the boyfriend thing, I dont think its such a good idea I mean he could take advantage of you. I also dont think its a good idea to move out yet, I mean your still a teen why waste it and take on the responsibility of paying rent,bills etc when you dont have too? hope this helped

ok im a 17 year old mle in michigan can i move out on my own with no censent or anything 2 worry about jus move out like easy

Actually Age of Consent is 16 in GA
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i prove my point

Actually Age of Consent is 16 in GA
1. http://www.actwin.com/eatonohio/gay/consent.htm
2. http://www.avert.org/aofconsent.htm
3. http://www.coolnurse.com/consent.htm
4. http://teenadvice.about.com/library/weekly/qanda/blageofconsentchart.htm

i prove my point

i am turning seventeen next month and i want to move out and go to a college out of state. my parents wont lallow this, but legally is it my choice. and if i cant if i run away what will thay do?

Well, im basically in the same situation. My home life has never been the best. In northern Ireland there is a lot of prejudice especially where religion is concerned and where I grew up, I was constantly hasseled due to the mere fact I was a Catholic living quite near to a Protestant area. I don't see the point in fighting over such minor things. So I have to get out. My mum doesnt see it in the same light as I do, so, as you can imagine, we dont see eye to eye somtimes. I would consider myself mature and responsible. With my part time job, I know I could afford it. It pays well, and I know I would continue with my school work. In actual fact I would find it easier living along, as I practically do anyway. I pay rent at home and buy my own food. We dont have a telephone, and I dont see the need. I wont get charged rates or get taxed as I'm still at school, going on to unniversity in Sept 2007, and I will be 18 in August. So I plan to wait until then. Dont get me wrong, I love my mum and we do get along for the best part of the time, but she mother works three jobs and she needs a social life too. She's barely ever there. I know my boyfriend would help me. We've been together for quite a long time and have been friends since before I can remember. I dont know what it's like where you live but I'm pretty sure there should be a housing advice centre. If you're that keen on the idea why don't you book an appointment and see what they can do for you. Or even if push comes to shove, there's always hostels. Hope you get it sorted xx

ok heres my deal...if anyone knows the answer to it please email me at Fun mail me.... my freinds parents offerd to let me live with them..iam 17 can i just get my stuff and leave?

This ain't really a comment, but a question, I am a 14 year's old boy, about to be 15, I wan't to know is it much of a good idea if I moved out? Cause theres this girl who I have fallen in love with and she with me so I wish to know, if it's a good plan or bad, I really love her and her mother never lets me see her, because she had try running away for me and I got her out deep trouble there, but yet the mom doesn't let me see her, and she's the only girl who made me this emotional.

This ain't really a comment, but a question, I am a 14 year's old boy, about to be 15, I wan't to know is it much of a good idea if I moved out? Cause theres this girl who I have fallen in love with and she with me so I wish to know, if it's a good plan or bad, I really love her and her mother never lets me see her, because she had try running away for me and I got her out deep trouble there, but yet the mom doesn't let me see her, and she's the only girl who made me this emotional.

Accually I am wondering the exact same thing! I want to move out and I am 16 to be 17 this Aug. I was going to live wiht my b/f but he says his place isnt big enough yet but many other families will let me live with them! I am in Oregon and hate my parents but I am scared to do this and I need help too!
Angie

I moved out when I was 18. I moved 7 hrs away but I had a job and took with me a bunch of money of a few years of hard work to make sure I would be ok. I started working at 15 at a truck driver stop - 3am to 1pm sat and sundays.

What I didn't do is prepare myself for the WOW of being on my own. I was anxious to be free. I wanted adventure but I didn't expect how fast the bills come in or what it involves to be responsible for every little detail of keeping a place. It's much easier when there are two people with an income because money can't become the main factor. You have to make sure you'll enjoy yourself too, go on weekend excursions, concerts with friends, be able to be part of a gym or some other team to get you out of the appartment and shake things up a bit to have a great experience living on your own. It's not a good feeling to be worried about the electric and phone bill or when you'll be able to cook a decent meal. Being prepared and having a game plan is key. Best of luck!

Kiki

um hi. I am 16.. and I've been dating this guy for almost two years. We both use to live in Cape Girardeau Missouri.. but I just recently moved to St.Louis with my mom. I miss him, and he misses me. He is 17. We have been talking about this for a while and both think that it;s a good idea. My mom and step dad are both for it. The only rule is that he has to pay $250.00 a month (we already have a job set up for him) So the only problem is his mom. His mom isnt very nice to him.. and she cant stand my mom and would never allow him to move in with me or anyone.. Im pretty sure that she cant do anything about it. But does anyone know? or have any advice? I need to know quick.. because if we go pick him up.. its gonna be next week.. and I know his mom will cause hell.. we arent going to tell her.. we're just gonna go get him. Thanks!

yes you can move out now only if your parents sign for you...no your boyfriend wont get arrested the only way he would get arrested is if you guys have a sexual relationship and the cops know...but your parents have to sign for you to move out.

You can enter the military with parental consent, and others have had themselves declared parentally emancipated. For the rest of us, it's not likely, but not necessarily due to parental resistance, but by law, they are still responsible for you. In many states, for instance, they can be arrested due to your truancy, if you're still of school age. I can almost guarantee that if, by law, you're not old enough to drink, not old enough to vote, limited in how many hours you can work (by law, if of school age), barely old enough to drive, and by law, cannot be held responsible for any debts you develop, you can bet that no landlord will give you a lease, no credit card company will give you a card, no dealership will sell you a vehicle, etc., etc., etc. As for your boyfriend, in a word- no, make that two words- Ohhhh yeahhhh. And in most states. So unless he wants to regularly register as a sex offender (when he completes his jail time), and plans on spending a lot of time explaining how it wasn't really a child involved. I'd wait. Wait. Where's the fire, anyway? If you're in an unsafe enviorment, seek help from anybody you feel you might be able to trust...seek them out and get their help to remove you from the situation. If you're just in a hurry.....take a deep breath and relax. Adulthood is over rated, and freedom still isn't free. Don't believe the hype.

yes u can/all u need is proof from your parents like jude saying you can/and same goes for boyfriend.

yah u can, but if you want to go for a shared roomates i would really look into the ppl u will move in with and go for ppl young coz u dnt want ppl who will just take the piss, u will have to rent, but if your a strong minded and anit stupid it will be fine. B

I am just about to be 18 and I am already moved out but my gf wants to move out with me and to get away from her controling mom and she is 17 and right now she is wearing my wedding ring and is there any way that she can move out with me now