In maine, age 16, leaving home hopefully. Help?

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i want to move out when i turnn 16 in march

what are the rules of the state in maine about moving out when 16?
i have no light in my room my door dont shut im not a aloud to walk around my block or do anything with friends. mom thinks its all about my brother..

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re:i want to move out when i turnn 16 in march

Hey there,

Thank you for being able to reach out to us here at the National Runway Safeline, it sounds like you are going through a pretty difficult time at this point in your life and we want you to know that we are here to listen and to help in the best way that we can. From what you shared, it seems like you are ready to leave home.

We want to start off by letting you know that we are not legal experts here, which means that we are only able to speak in general terms about your situation. In most states, because you are still considered a minor, your parents would be able to file a runaway report. If you were to leave home without parental consent, your parents would be able to file a runaway report, if you were found, typically you would be forced to return home. There is also another factor that you might want to keep in mind, in most states, the people you are staying with could potentially be charged with harboring a minor. If you would want to know more accurately about what would happen, we would encourage you to reach out to your local police department. If this is something that might make you nervous and would not want to reach out on your own, you are able to give us a call and we would be able to make that call for you.

We hope that we are able to give you some general information about what we do and how we could help. Please remember that our hotline is available 24/7 and could be reached at 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929). We also have a live chat program that is available every day from 4:30 PM until 11:30 PM CST. We wish you the best of luck and hope to get your call or chat soon.

Stay strong,

NRS

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Hi I'm 16 my parents want to move to Alaska while I have a pregnant girlfriends here that is not aloud to leave her home for another 3 months because she will then me 18 and I will be in Alaska if I can't find away out SOON she does not wish to live in Alaska. I'm not sure what to do. I am 17 and she wil be 18 soon. But I can't get out. I an unhappy at my home because of the fighting.

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Hi there,

Thanks for reaching out on our online forum. It sounds like you’ve got a lot going on between your scheduled move to Alaska and your girlfriend being pregnant. It’s understandable you wouldn’t want to leave her behind. We aren’t sure exactly where you’re currently living, but we imagine either way Alaska would be a big move. We’re also sorry you’re so unhappy at home right now on top of everything else. Please know we’re here to offer support to you and you girlfriend to the best of our ability. If you’d like to continue discussing your situation, feel free to reach out directly through Live Chat to hopefully come up with some options for your situation. Best of luck!

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Can you help please?

My friend wants to leave her parents house and come live with me for the next two years. She's almost 16 and we'd like to know if there are any laws against that?

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re: Can you help please?

Hello there,

Thank you so much for reaching out. It’s always a great idea to check before making such a big decision and also great that you're being so supportive of your friend in this sort of situtation.

Before anything, we’d like to let you know that we are not legal experts. That being said, though laws are different depending on the state, generally, minors are not able to live anywhere without their guardian’s consent. That means that if her parents are not ok/do not approve of her staying with you and your family and they file a runaway report and then she is found at your family’s home, your family could be charged with harboring a runaway.

We hope that this helps and thank you again. If you have any more questions for us, please feel free to call us at 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) or chat with us through our website (www.1800runaway.org).

Best of luck with everything!

NRS

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Leaving home at 16?

My house hold is very stressful and I can't handle it any more and I want to move out of my parents house in Maine and move in with my friend in New Hampshire. Her mother told me I am welcome to live with her and she will take me In as her own. I asked my mother about moving in with her and she said no I will be 17 in March how do I move out asap. I feel like I'm being emotionally abused . Definitely being treated like a 2 year old . Please help me !!

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RE: Leaving home at 16

Hello there,
Thank you or reaching out to us here at the National Runaway Safeline (NRS). We are here to help you and provide you support during this time.

It sounds like you are going through a really hard time right now at home with your parents. You don’t deserve to be emotionally abused. We are sorry that this is happening to you. One option that is available to you, if you are comfortable with doing so is filing an abuse report. One great resource available to you is Child Help USA (1-800-422-4453). Child Help USA will explain the process with you about abuse reporting as well as, connect you with your local Child Protective Services (CPS). If this is something that you are not comfortable with doing, but would still like to make a report you can do so by calling us here at NRS. We can help support you on the call with CPS or we can make the report on your behalf.

It sounds like you have really supportive friend that is willing to help you out during this time. We are not legal experts here but we would like to provide you with some general information. At 16 you are still considered a minor. Since you are still considered a minor, your parents/legal guardians have a right to file a runaway report. If a runaway report is filed and you are picked up by the police for whatever reason, there is a chance that you may be returned back home. If you are found with someone, there is chance that they can be charged with harboring a runaway.

It seems like you have thought about a plan to run away. Since this is something that you are considering, here are a few questions to think about:
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· What about school? Would I continue to get an education?
· Am I going to be gone awhile or coming back in a few days?
· What would I do for money? Shelter? Food? Transportation?
· What is my plan b in case my first plan doesn’t work?

We hope that we are able to give you some general information about what we do and how we could help. Please remember that our hotline is available 24/7 and could be reached at 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929). We also have a live chat program that is available every day from 4:30 PM until 11:30 PM CST. We wish you the best of luck and hope to get your call or chat soon.


Stay strong,
NRS

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Emancipation

I'm 15 and working on my grades in school so I can get a workers permit so I can get a job. If I want to file for emancipation when I turn 16 this summer, while I have a job and know I can support myself and get an apartment with a friend, but the only problem I see is my mom that doesn't want me to then what will the court do if she doesn't really give permission. I need to get out of the house and I'm trying everything to make sure when I do file for emancipation I can show I can support myself, I just am confused about how exactly everything works with getting emancipated.

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RE: Emancipation

Thanks for reaching out to us. It sounds like you are very motivated to get a job and support yourself so you can be emancipated. Getting a job and working on your grades both sound like great steps to take toward that goal. Emancipation can be a lengthy legal process. We are not legal experts, so we can only give general information about the process, as the laws about emancipated minors differ in each state. In most cases, parents must agree in court that the minor would live separately from them. If your mom does not give consent, you might not be able to become emancipated. For more specific information about how this works, you might consider contacting a lawyer or attorney who can give you legal advice. We can help you find resources for legal aid if you would like. Another thing to keep in mind is that even as an emancipated minor, it can still be difficult because you have to be at least 18 to sign a lease in most cases, or you might need to get your mom to cosign your lease. Moving out is a big step, so if you have questions or you need to talk about your situation we are here for you 24/7. We are here to listen and support you in any way that we can.

[miacarter114]

I'm 16

Do a child at the age of 16 , with a closed CP's case has the rite to leave the home if she/he is nnhappy?

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Re: I'm 16

Hi there,

Thank you for posting on our online forum. It sounds like you are not happy where you are. We’re sorry to hear that things aren’t going well at home. You definitely deserve to feel comfortable at home.

In general, if a minor leaves home without permission their parent has the option of making a run away report with their police. Running away is not criminal in nature and rarely has any legal consequences, but it would authorize the police to return youth home. It doesn’t seem like having had a CPS case would change any rights of your legal guardian. There could be more that we’re not aware of. Perhaps there’s a case manager from CPS who could provide you with more information. You can also call us and we would be happy to talk about your situation in more detail.

Best of luck,
NRS

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Can I leave home 5 weeks before im 18

Im 17, will be 18 in 5 weeks I dont feel safe or happy at my dads and my mom lives 1200 miles away. Im wondering if I can legally go to a relatives house till im 18 and my dad not being able to touch me .

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Re: Can I leave home 5 weeks before im 18

Hey there,
Thanks for reaching out to us here at the National Runaway Safeline. It sounds like you’re having a really tough time at home with your dad, and it was so brave of you to reach out to us. You absolutely do not deserve to be abused in any way.

You said you don’t want your dad to be able to touch you. If you meant that he is sexually abusing you, and you want to talk more about this situation, a good place to call may be RAINN (the Rape Abuse Incest National Network) at 1-800-656-4673. We can also help you file an abuse report or talk through the situation if you give us a call at 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929).
As for leaving before you turn 18-the truth is, the consequences vary from state to state. In most states, the age of majority is 18, and leaving before the age of 18 is a status offense. This means it is something you can’t do because of your age, but it’s not a crime. However, anyone you stay with may be subject to being charged with harboring a runaway. Your dad (as your legal guardian) would also have the right to file a runaway report. If the police knew where you were, they may try to bring you home. As a 17-year-old, you would certainly have the right to explain why you left and don’t feel safe there.
Again, it was very brave of you to reach out and share your story. We care about you and would appreciate the opportunity to talk to you more. Please give us a call (we’re open 24/7) anytime to discuss your situation.

Best,
National Runaway Safeline

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Leaving home

I am currently 16, I turn 17 on the 29th of this month. Normally you have to be 18 to move out, but If you have legitimate reasoning for wanting to leave home, weather it may be a bad home, bad parents, or feeling unwanted/unloved, would they consider moving you to a stable and supportive home? I am currently not wanting to stay where I am which is with my father. I do have legitimate reasons for wanting to leave, I feel like I can't stand it here anymore and I'm at my breaking point. What can I do? Or, what could the police do for me in this situation?