Please help me

[Guest]

I cannot deal with family anymore i want to move in with my partner and his mom is there any legal way for me to do this without my parents permission idk how much more i can take

[ccsmod7]

Hi there,

Thank you for writing to us here at National Runaway Safeline (NRS). We understand it takes great courage to reach out, and we appreciate you sharing a little bit about what’s going on. It seems there is a lot that you are faced with right now and you’re feeling like leaving is one of your only options. We are glad to hear it sounds like you have identified your partner and their mom as strong support systems and want to explore the legal possibilities of being able to live with them.

While we are not experts on the law, 18 is generally the age that an individual may leave home without parent permission. If you are under 18 and leave home, your parent/guardian may file you as a runaway and you may be returned home. Also, those you stay with may run the risk of being charged with harboring a runaway. For more specifics on the law, the local non-emergency police or legal aid may better answer legal questions. You can also try looking into emancipation options. In most states you need to be at least 16 to be considered and demonstrate that you can support yourself financially and independently. Emancipation often can be a lengthy process and may even cost some money for court fees. We would be happy to look into legal resources if that’s something you are considering

We are here as support to help through this challenging time. We can best help by phone or chat as NRS is unable to respond more than twice by forum to assist you. If you would like to talk more in detail please call or chat soon.

Our contact information is 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929); www.1800runaway.org (click on the chat button).

If you are at risk of any danger or feeling unsafe, we encourage you to reach out to 911 or seek emergency assistance immediately.

Be safe,
NRS

[Guest]

Me fr (seriously i completely get this my mom has threatened to sell my cats and is trying to force me to break up with my girlfriend because she thinks I should be isolated)

[ccsmod11]

Hi, thanks so much for reaching out and for validating someone else's story. It means a lot that you are willing to share a little more about what you're going through. If you ever need to talk, we're here for you by chatting at https://www.1800runaway.org/youth-teens/get-help or by calling 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929). Thanks again and best of luck.