Can I move out at 17 without parent consent in Michigan?

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RE: Can I move out at 17 ???

Hi ***,
Thank you for writing to us here at the National Runaway Safeline (NRS). We really appreciate you reaching out to us, we’re here to help. This sounds like a really difficult situation and reaching out is a good first step. It sounds like you have a steady job and that you feel you are responsible and hardworking. You feel that your work goes unappreciated by your family and this is frustrating. That sounds really hard to deal with and we are really sorry to hear this.
You say you are thinking about leaving home. Although we are not law experts at NRS, we can tell you that until you reach the age of majority in your state (which is 18 in most states), you are legally under the care of your parents or guardians. This means that you cannot legally live on your own until you reach the age of majority. If you were to run away from home and police were contacted, you would most likely be driven home. This is a really tough position you’re in and if you wanted to talk more, please feel free to call NRS at any time.
We hope to hear from you soon,
NRS

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Can you leave at 17

Well I been living with my grandparents ever since I was 8 and I feel like they are lying to me about things and they don't let me be a teenager they treat me like a little kid I can't put up with it anymore and I got taken away from my parents when I was 7 and want to live with them again and was just wondering if I can leave on my 17th birthday in Michigan to my mom and dad

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Re: Can you leave at 17

Thanks for reaching out to the National Runaway Safeline – we’re glad you found us. It sounds like you’re feeling frustrated in your living situation, specifically in regards to suspecting your grandparents of keeping things from you and not respecting your maturity. It can definitely be an adjustment for grandparents to start treating youth more like adults when they hit their teen years. It’s understandable that this would be frustrating for you, as it sounds like you’re just wanting to do normal teenage stuff and are wanting clear answers to questions that are important to you.

We aren’t legal experts here at NRS, but we can respond to your question in general terms. If you were removed from your parents’ home when you were 7, there may have been a child protective services or custody change issue that could impact whether or not you could go live with them again. Depending on custody and history, there is a risk that your parents could get in trouble (harboring a runaway or even kidnapping) if you went to live with them. It may be helpful to get some background on this from your grandparents so you can have an idea about any potential roadblocks as you make your plan. If you feel like talking to them about this would be challenging or that you aren’t being heard or respected as a young adult, you may consider using NRS’s conference call service, where a trained NRS liner will act as a moderator of a conversation between you and your grandparents in an effort to help you get your questions answered. We could do a conference call anytime, 24/7 – just give us a call at 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929).

Again, we’re glad you found us and are being really thoughtful about researching things to consider as you make your plan. We’re here for you 24/7 via phone and by chat as well if you’d like to talk through your plan in further detail. Stay strong!

Best of luck to you,
NRS

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Re: Can I move out at 17 without parent consent in Michigan?

Would I get into trouble if I move out of my moms but I have somewhere to stay and finish school I'm going to be 17 on August 10th and I want to move in with my boyfriend and his dad

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Re: Can I move out at 17 without parent consent in Michigan?

Hello there,

Thank you for writing to us through our online forum. We’re glad you came across us and decided to share. You mentioned that you're thinking about leaving home and staying with your boyfriend and his dad. It’s great that you feel well supported by them and that they are willing to be of help. We aren’t legal experts, but we can talk in general terms about leaving home. If you leave home without permission, your mom could report you as a runaway and the police would be authorized to return you home. If you are reported as a runaway it’s typically just a status offense; however, sometimes people helping runaways are at risk for charges such as harboring a runaway.

If you want to know for sure how the police in your area handle runaway cases at your age, you could call your police non-emergency line and ask them hypothetically how they handle such cases. If this is something you’re not comfortable with, we can help by calling out to the police for you or by looking up the appropriate number for where you live. We would just need you to call our hotline in order for us to offer you this service.

We hope this is helpful and that you contact us directly if you want to continue discussing. Our 1-800-RUNAWAY number is 24/7.

Best of luck,
NRS

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Running away at age 17

So u can move out at when you just turned 17 or 17 and some months?

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RE: Running away at age 17

Hello,

Thanks for reaching out. You ask a good question. 18 is generally the age that an individual may leave home without permission from their parent or legal guardian. If you are under 18 and leave home without permission, your parent/guardian may file a runaway report with the police, who might search for you and force you to return home. Running away is not a crime, however anyone who allows you to stay with them could risk criminal charges for harboring a runaway. We are not legal experts, and laws related to runaway minors can be different based on your location or the details of your situation. In some cases, if a youth is turning 18 soon, police might not force a youth to return home, but this really depends on your unique situation, so we cannot predict exactly what would happen in your case. A good way to find out the laws in your area is to call your local police and ask what their policies are. You can always reach out to us if you have more questions or you want to talk about your situation. We are looking forward to hearing from you soon, and wish you the best of luck.

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help

Idk what to do I've read the law several times over and can't find a loop hole or something my home isn't safe I'm threatened a lot and treated like trash but yet I do everything I'm lost and don't want to stay here another year can someone help

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Re: help

Hello,

Thanks for reaching out and telling us your story. It must be very hard for you to have to go through that every day. Seems like there is certainly some emotional and verbal abuse happening. Maybe a relative, a family friend, school friend, a teacher, or a counselor at school could be of help. Perhaps having someone to talk to about what you have been dealing with can help reduce some of the stress you've been feeling.

Reporting abuse is also an option. We know that this can be really intimidating and really difficult for a lot of people. If you feel like this is an option you want to explore, you may find this website helpful: https://www.childhelp.org/child-abuse/. We can also help you to file a report if that’s the route you are considering.

It’s understandable that you would be feeling like you wouldn’t want to be in such an uncomfortable environment. We’re happy to continue discussing your options with you. Feel free to give us a call to our 24 hour number: 1-800-RUNAWAY.

Stay strong,
NRS

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Re: Can I move out at 17 without parent consent in Michigan?

I'm turning 17 in October I'm adopted and I'm not in a good adopted home. I was wondering if I can move out and get myself an apartment when I turn 17? If so do that people that adopted have to sign anything off to release me ?

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Re: Can I move out at 17 without parent consent in Michigan?

Thanks for reaching out to us about your situation. We are sorry that your adoptive home is not a good place for you. We hope we can be of help.
We are not legal experts here and since the law varies from state to state we cannot tell you exactly at what you can legally move out. However, we can refer you to some legal resources in Michigan that can give you the information you need. There is the Center for Civil Justice at 1-800/481.4989, and also Child Advocacy Team @ 1-800/238.9322.
There is also the option of becoming emancipation. This could be a long process. To find out more you can go to: https://www.co.livingston.mi.us/juve...ancipation.htm

We hope this is of help for you. Remember we are here 24-hours a day, so if you need more assistance you can always call us at 1/800.RUNAWAY, and also our chat feature on our website at www.1800runaway.org.

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I don't feel safe at home.

My moms boyfriend is a alcoholic, he and my mom are mentally abusive towards me. They argue and scream and call each other names. All the time my mom calls me names yells at me and also threatens me. My moms boyfriend drinks at least twelve beers a day. He's always putting me down. He has hit me with a belt once. Not to long ago my mom punched me 10 times. They have both used me to get back at the other one. I find my self having anxiety attacks now. It's to the point where I'm scared to come home. I have tried talking to my mom and her boyfriend. They both tell me I have no options. My moms boyfriend gets in my face and yells at me a lot and tells me that I'm nobody and I ask him to get out of my face and he screams at me more he and my mom, have both calIed me every swear word known to man. I'm, sick of the abuse. I'm yet 16. I have a friend whose dad said I could move in with them when I turn 17. I don't want my friends dad or I to get into trouble. I live in Michigan. Will the police bring me back. Home at 17 because of my situation or will they allow me to stay. With my friend and his dad.

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RE: I don't feel safe at home.

We are so sorry to hear about what you have been going through with your mom and her boyfriend. This sounds like an unsafe situation for you, both mentally and physically. It is unfortunate that talking to them about how you are feeling hasn’t helped at all. You didn’t mention if you have called either the police or reported the abuse to anyone else that called Child Protective Services for you. You say your mom and her boyfriend tell you that you have no options, which is not technically true if you are being abused. No one should be treating you that way. You don’t deserve it, no matter what As far as leaving at 16, the police can make you go back home if they don’t have a reason to keep you from going home. If your mom gives you permission to live with your friend, then you can stay there.
We are here for you 24/7 and our mission is to keep you safe. If it is possible to call us at 1800-Runaway, we can talk to you more about your situation and try to help you come up with a plan for you. We also have a chat option available so we can have a live conversation with you that way. We are a confidential hotline.

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Re: Can I move out at 17 without parent consent in Michigan?

Hi, i will be 17 in december and i live in st clair county, michigan. I live with my mom and i just feel depressed and unhappy with my life living with her. i have recently gotten in trouble with her and now she doesnt trust me and she takes my phone away and will sit there and go through all my texts and social media. i just feel like i have no privacy at home. i have a job and i have a 3.7 gpa and feel i could support myself if i moved out. My friend who is 16 wants to go to court and get emancipated and told me i could move in with her and split rent so i was wondering if i can move out at that age or would i have to be emancipted?.

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Re: Can I move out at 17 without parent consent in Michigan?

Hello there,
Thanks for reaching out to NRS here on our forum. It sounds like there’s a lot going on at home. We’re so sorry your mother is making you feel this way, you certainly deserve to feel happy and wanted in your own home. We’re sorry that getting in trouble has damaged your mother’s trust in you. That can be really hard to deal with.
We’re not legal experts here, but typically you’d need to be legally an adult to leave your home without your parent’s consent. Emancipation is a way to obtain the rights of an adult as a minor, so that might be a way for you to leave your home. Typcially you’d need to be able to support yourself on your own and prove that you’re capable of independence to a judge. What that entails is hard to say, but if you wanted to contact us directly, we could provide you with a contact for a legal aid that could help you in the process and let you know the exact requirements. We wouldn’t be able to provide that information here, due to the public nature of the forum, but if you called us at 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) we would be happy to give you a local contact.
It sounds like you have a solid plan for your future. You’re very mature for taking on these tasks before the age of 18. Please let us know if we can be of any further assistance.
Best of luck,
NRS