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 just move out like easy

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

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 going to be next week.. and I know his mom will cause hell.. we arent going to tell her.. we're just going to 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 you can/all you need is proof from your parents like jude saying you can/and same goes for boyfriend.

yah you can, but if you want to go for a shared roomates I would really look into the people you will move in with and go for people young because you don't want people who will just take the p*ss, you 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 girlfriend 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

hey I live in la. I tried runaway at 15 in which did not work. %@ im going on 16. with a great boyfriend whos 17 ,but our birth days are a day apart in march .mine on the 30 and his on the 31 making him 18 (2 years older then me). hes like a dream come true. im real want to move out my moms home . going to get my GED and going for a trand in dental assistant and him in welding. want to get married , but with good money in the bank in 2010. me and my mom dont get along however she means the world to me ,but living in the same house untell 18 will not work . I want to no if I can move out at the age of 16 with good things planed in life to come and doing the best I can to make a living on my on with boyfriend as well as a job. with both of us working and going to school with a GED

hey I live in la. I tried runaway at 15 in which did not work. %@ im going on 16. with a great boyfriend whos 17 ,but our birth days are a day apart in march .mine on the 30 and his on the 31 making him 18 (2 years older then me). hes like a dream come true. im real want to move out my moms home . going to get my GED and going for a trand in dental assistant and him in welding. want to get married , but with good money in the bank in 2010. me and my mom dont get along however she means the world to me ,but living in the same house untell 18 will not work . I want to no if I can move out at the age of 16 with good things planed in life to come and doing the best I can to make a living on my on with boyfriend as well as a job. with both of us working and going to school with a GED

When you are 17 in the state of Texas are you allowed to move on your own?? I have a job and money saved up. I cant be with my mom no more because she mentally cant take care of me. And my step father has a brother who touched me and I dont want to be in his cusody. is it okay for me to get an apartment with my girlfriend when I turn 17 in 2 months. And she also has a job and a car to take me back and forth to school. and back and forth to work.

You can not legally move out at 16, you will be forced back home, but once you turn 17 there is nothing a parent can do to force you back home, and the person you are staying with will not be charged with anything for you living with him.

you actually can move out at 16..its a whole process tho. you have to get emancipated, hence your parents consent.

HOW OLD DO YOU HAVE TO BE IN NC TO MOVE OUT !

yes you can do all this if you get emansipated..I think tthats how you pell it but...yes you have to get imansipated

wwell I want to know why your dating a guy 7 years older then u? am I tha only one that finds that a lil disturbing?

hey girl.. well I had the same problem as u.. when I was seven teen I had a boyfriend that was 23 we are still together but the thing is that im 18 now.. well this is what I did... I waited untill I turned 18 to move out with my boyfriend.. at the beggining I didnt do it because he could of gone to jail because hes older than 21 so he could go to jail and your parents have the right to press charges and win the case easy and simple.. They will lock him up I think is for 5 years.. I already looked up all the info because I was worried just like u.. I will tell you if you take any pictures make sure your parents dont see them any proof that they could use against you hide it because for sure then he will get in big trouble.. well in the appartment thing I will sudjest to get a job and try to see if they do let you rent in but I dont think so I think the legal age to have your own place here is 18.. or you can work and tell your boyfriend to put it under his name and you just give him the money.. both of you guys should be paying for that appartment.. but n-e ways if you need any more advise hit me up.. hope everything goes good. take care.. paola

Hey I am in the same situation. I have been doing a lot of research, 1) because my dad went to prison when I was 8 which changed everything my youngest brother was 17 and my youngest sister was 14 or 15 something like that and both them moved out. 2) now 8 1/2 years later my mom barely takes care of me. I pay half of our rent which is 250 I pay half of all utilities, I pay mine as well as her cell phone bill and I pay for gas. I will be 17 in 5 months and 9 days. I'm counting the days down because living with my mom is like living in prison but yet in society. I have to act as an adult but yet can't have a life because she is scared of losing me. She tries to control me so much that she actually pushes me away.So, I am stuck between a rock and a hard spot. My boyfriend is quite a few years older than me and we would love to get married but are figuring a way to go about that at the moment. The legal age of consent in Idaho is 14 but as far as moving out goes is it 16 or 17. Reason I'm asking is because my mom doesnt pay for my doctor bills, or chiropractor bills( I injured my knee and have paid for everything myself) cell phone bills, rent, food I mean I pay for everything myself, so if I have to pay rent and I'm 16 and half years old shouldn't I be aloud to chose where I live if I'm able to support myself! I have a great job and it brings in good money. ...SO, what do I do?

Question: so many people are sayine yes, but does anyone have documentation or a website to prove it? Just to be on the safe side...?

you can move out whenever you
want haha
but the thing is you need to have someone over 18
sign your aparment or something like that

hell yes I did

No you can't you have to go through court and I forgot what it is called and you can not have a boyfriend that is 7 years older then you I am 15 and I'm looking to move out when I turn 16 and I have a boyfriend that is 17 but Im braking up with him because he can get in bid trouble when he turns 18 but if you do things right you can move in but yourself. just call and atterney and do it yourself. Dont have anyone move in with you.

im in the same position as you are and I have moved out but I had to come back as I couldnt pay the bills, if your in the united kingdome then yeh you cn leve home at 16, as forthe renting I m not sure that your allowed to rent anything, and I also wouldn´t move in with a man who is 17 years older thn you ashe is able to do more things than what you can and I think that ull be fighting more than loving. I am going to stay living at home untill im 18 and then leave home, because then I am legal to do what ever I want and me and my boyfriend will have saved enoght money, and if this man really loves you and you re going to move in with him then he should pay the bills with you.

My fiance is 21 and I'm 17. We moved in together in September. It was ok with my mom, but I went to the police beforehand, just to be on the safe side, and luckily, Ohio laws said that I could actually move out at 16, doesn't matter who your living with. I would suggest going to the police department and inquiring, just so you know for sure what your rights are.

I don't know really know. I mean I am in the same situation with a controlling dad who hates my boyfriend who is 18. I just turned 16 and I want to move out so bad. my boyfriend is ready to go in the military and when he comes back I want to move in with him.

-does anyone have a site that tells you 'facts' about the ages to move out?

You can move out at 17 legally in the UK. 16 is illegal but it has been done in the past. It all really depends on my parents or who you are living with at the moment. If your boyfriend is 24 then that's fine because he will be able to get a place for you two to live or whatever, if you have an income then you could probably get a place.

The other way to go is to speak to your local housing people for the council where you live, they could be able to help you out. If you have a job you'll have to pay the weekly/monthly bill. If you don't then you'll be put on the bottom of the list for people looking for places to go.

It will also be advised that you get a note/letter from whoever you are living with stating that they will not take you back, as the housing officers will ask for proof that you cannot return there to live.

The reason I know this is becuase I did look into it and a close friend of mine is currently in a bedsit waiting for his place, he is in his thirtys and is divorced with two children... god bless him.

yor parents have 2 sign a paper and yes you can but get the form and let them fil it out and sign it! FIRST!

well how do I answer this I am the one who is trying to get my brother who is 16. I moved out when I was 16. But I would say Yes you could move out . But the way it is any more I don't know . What does your Parnets think? Have you talked to them. I don't see why you cant. Let me know if I helped???

Every state has different laws concerning this. You need to contact the family court in your state to see what is legal and what isnt and not depend on what a bunch of people on the internet tell you is legal.

And yeah, I think a boyfriend that is 7 years older than you needs a closer look. But that is my opinion.

well I live in NC and the law states you can move out get your own place at 16 and its ok if your boyfriend lives with you here. my best friend is 16 and her and her boy friend live together in a lil apartment

You can in TX

It's a bad sign when you think that you can 'buy' an apartment. You 'rent' an apartment, unless you have a whole lot of money.

Anyway, if your boyfriend is 7 years older than you, then why isn't he checking on this stuff? As others have said, check with your local police dept as far as if you are of legal age to move out.

Is something so bad at home, that you can't stay there until you finish school? Are you even in school?

And what are you doing with a guy that is so much oldr than you? That's the question I'd be asking...Is it legal for a guy his age to be with a girl who is 16. I think, in some states, it's illegal to be with a girl that's 15.

Why don't you just stay in school and stay at home? Sounds like, to me, that he isn't a very responsible person, himself. Plus, what kind of a person is he to be with a girl whose 16, almost 17?

Lot of things going on here. Seems like you need to ask a few more questions because it seems like you might be running from something. There's, definitely, something not right.

Feel free to fun mail me if you want to talk. I have a lot of experience under my belt and I'd like to help you, if you want to hear what I would have to say.

Good luck to you either way.

Carol

You can In NEW YOUK CITY, If you got the green, you better have the rent next month!
Good Luck

I actually have been waiting for that exact answer, also. On my 17th birthday, I've been planning to move out, and in with my boyfriend andy. he'd be 20 by then. I hope you got an answer from somebody, if you could give me an answer when you get it! Thanks much!

Alright, guys. I really need some help.
Because I am hearing I can, and just as often hearing I can't.
I ma 17 years old, about to enter my senior year.
I want to move out, and get a place with my friend Jay.
His mother works with a man who is renting his house out.
$550 a month. we have more than enough combined to pay for that.
And it is three bedrooms, so we are considering inviting someone else.
The problem is, my brother moved out when he was 17, and he was selling drugs and doing other illegal things, and they didn't do anything to bring him back,
But I know they will raise hell when I leave.
my friend Annalee went to move out, and she was brought back home, and has two charges filed on her as a runaway.
One phone call, and her parents can have her arrested because of those two charges.
So, my two questions are as follows.
Am I legally allowed to do this in woodstock, Georgia?
And what do I have to do to help transfers schools?
legal age to enroll yourself is 17
But if I am legally allowed to be on my own, and can prove I am on my own,
Shouldn't they allow me to go to school?
Please reply, or email me Fun mail me
or Fun mail me
Thank you guys sincerely

erm..your boyfriend is 7 years older? uhhh... anyway, my bro moved out at 18 here in British Columbia but it's different everywhere. also depends on your type of landlord, are they the busy type? then probably no, they have a bussiness to run, and serious, older people to rent appartments to. Are they a little old lady? maybe yes because she may need help on her incom, and who can pass up free baked goods? :P