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

[Unregistered]

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

In the state of Michigan, at 17 you can legally move out. I know from experience. My friend was sick of her home and moved in with one of her friends. Her parents called the cops and they didn't pick her up or anything because she was 17

LOL this is happening right now and my mother is calling the police watch they are gonna do nothing

[Tasha]

Im adopted and i turn 17 in december can i move out

I want to move out with my bf and I need to know if I could move out plz help

[Rabbitgirl9]

Can i move in with my grandmother at age 17

I am 14 right now, but my mother is very controlling and is an authoritarian type of parent. I am an out of district kid and she keeps threatening to take me out of the school I love and put me into the district one. She also says I'm not allowed to save up my money for a tenor sax. I love band, and she is threatening to take that away as well.

[ccsmod6]

Re: Im adopted and i turn 17 in december can i move out

I want to move out with my bf and I need to know if I could move out plz help

Hi there,

Thank you for writing to us on NRS forums. We apologize for the late response. If you are still in need of information and support about moving out with your boyfriend, we encourage you to reach out to us by phone or chat. We are not legal experts, but generally once an individual legally becomes their own guardian (upon turning 18 or the age of majority in the state of residence) then the individual is allowed to live where they wish. If you are under 18 and leave home without permission, your parent/guardian may choose to file you as a missing minor/runaway with local police and anyone involved in allowing you to live with them or to run away may face legal charges. Often the best way to learn more about the laws in your area is to call out to your local non-emergency police department (not 911) and inquire more about the specifics of moving out.

We hope this helps and look forward to offering you support.

Best wishes,

NRS

[ccsmod6]

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

I am 14 right now, but my mother is very controlling and is an authoritarian type of parent. I am an out of district kid and she keeps threatening to take me out of the school I love and put me into the district one. She also says I'm not allowed to save up my money for a tenor sax. I love band, and she is threatening to take that away as well.

Hello and thank you for writing to us here at NRS. It sounds like things between you and your mom are tense right now. You mentioned that she is controlling and has been threatening to switch schools and keep you from playing in band. That sounds like it is really upsetting you. Often when there may be issues between a child and parent, it may help to talk things out with one another, however, if you feel you wouldn't be able to talk with your mom, it may help to talk with another trusted adult for some advice on how to move through the tough times. Perhaps you would be able to talk with another parent or relative or maybe even talk to a teacher or school counselor. It sounds like you're happy with where you're at and just want your mom to keep things as they are with school and band. If you would like to talk things out with someone and explore some options, we are here as support to you. We have a 24 hr crisis support line at 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929) and a live chat service (with limited hours). We hope you consider reaching out to vent a little and receive some support during this frustrating time.

We wish you well,

NRS

[Unregistered]

can i move out at 17 without parental consent?

Ive been planning on moving back to my grandmas house because im unhappy at my fathers, and i was wondering if theres anything he could do legally to prevent me from going?

[ccsmod14]

Re: can i move out at 17 without parental consent?

Hi there,

Thank you so much for reaching out to us here at the National Runaway Safeline. It sounds like things are pretty tough for you lately and we are sorry to hear about this.

We’re not legal experts here at the National Runaway Safeline, but we can speak in general terms. Generally, if you leave without permission from your current legal guardian, they would have the right to make a runaway report if you are still a minor (under 18 in most states). It sounds like you are trying to determine whether you would be able to stay with your grandma instead of your father. We do want to let you know that anyone that you stay with if your legal guardian does make a runaway report, could potentially be charged for harboring you. This is not always the case, but the way that the police handle these situations can differ by state, even by the city or county. You do have the option of calling your local law enforcement and asking hypothetically what would or would not happen in this situation. If you would like assistance doing so, you can call us here at (800) RUNAWAY and we could make a call out with you or on your behalf.

Please don’t hesitate to call or chat, we’re here to help as much as we can.

Best,
NRS

[Unregistered]

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

Hey. I'm sixteen. Turning seventeen in four days. My dad drinks a lot and has gotten physical with me before. I have an opportunity to leave. I have a place to go with a roof over my head and such. I know that if I run away at sixteen it can b bad but if I run away, do they drop the charges when I turn seventeen?

[ccsmod15]

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

Hello,

Thank you for reaching out to the National Runaway Safeline and sharing with us some of what has been going on. It sounds like things at your dads house have become unsafe and you are thinking about finding another place to go. We are sorry that this has happened to you, and we are glad that you are reaching out in trying to decide what is best for you. We are here to listen and support you in what ways we can.

Here at NRS we are not legal experts, but we can speak in general terms. Just to recap on what runaway away is. Generally, you are an adult at the age of 18 and if you were to leave home before then your parents have the option of filing a runaway report. Running away is not a criminal offense it is a status offense. This means that it is not illegal for you to leave home. If you are found the police will bring you back home and the runway report is removed. Where it can become illegal is for those that are helping you leave or are allowing you to stay with them. That is called harboring a runaway and the severity of that offense varies from state to state. You mentioned that you are turning 17 soon and that can be a tricky age in some states. Sometimes police will take the runaway report but not actively search for you, while others may force you to return home until the day you turn 18. Some things police may take into account to see if they are going to bring you back home is if you are in a safe place, are you doing what a 17 year old needs to be doing (such as going to school), and are you able to provide for yourself. One option you have is to contact your local police department and ask them how they would handle your situation. If you do not feel comfortable calling them, you can give us a call on our hotline and we can make that call for you. Once you turn 18 is when the runaway report is dropped.

No one deserves to be mistreated, and if you feel you are being mistreated by your dad you have the right to file an abuse report with your state child protective services. If that is something that you want to do, you can call Child Help USA at 1800-422-4453 and make the report. If you do not feel comfortable making the report, you can have a trusted adult make it or call our hotline at 1800-RUNAWAY and we can make the report for or with you.

We hope this helped and if you would like to discuss your situation in greater detail you can give us a call or chat with us. We look forward to hearing from you and we wish you the best of luck.

NRS

[Unregistered]

can i move out of my parents house at age 15-16??

Am I able to move out of my parents house at age 15-16? Yea they give me every thing but I juat can't take it anymore there

[ccsmod0]

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

Hello,
Thank you for reaching out to us here at the National Runaway Safeline. It sounds like you are having some issues at home and are now thinking about leaving. You questioned if you could move out of your parents’ home at the age of 15-16. We are not legal experts but generally speaking a person is not considered an adult until they are 18. This means that their guardians are legally responsible for them. So the parent is required by law to provide for the youth (food, shelter, school, etc.) If they fail to do so then they can face legal consequences. This also means that the youth cannot live anywhere else without parents’ consent. There are exceptions to this rule but those include getting the court involved such as emancipation or Child Protective Services removing the parent’s rights.
We hope you were able to find this information helpful. If you feel comfortable you are more than welcome to give us a call and one of our trained liners will be happy to assist you. 1-800-RUNAWAY

[Unregistered]

Question about moving out at age 17

I am 17years old. I am about to be 18 on January 7. I just wanted to know if in Macomb county I can leave home without having a police report filed for a runaway. Or if I am legally allowed to move out now anyway.

[ccsmod16]

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

Hello,
Thanks for reaching out to us. You’re asking really great questions about your ability to legally live independently. As you’ve already mentioned, if you’re still considered a minor, your legal guardians would have the right to file a runaway report with your local police department. There are some cities where the local police department will actively search for a missing youth, but there are also places where they’ll take the report and not go out and search for the missing youth.

The best way to know whether you can leave home without consent would be to reach out to your local police department at their non-emergency number. If you don’t have this information, feel free to give us a call or send us a chat, we’d be happy to help you find their contact information. Along the same lines, if you do know how to reach them but you don’t feel comfortable calling on your own, you can give us a call and we can do a 3 way call or call on your behalf. Whatever you decide to do, know that we are here to support you and help you stay as safe as possible. We wish you the best of luck, stay safe!

[Unregistered]

Technically I have talked to many police officers and have heard it in court. You are legally allowed to move out at 17 but you need to find a place to stay till your 18 because no apartment place except 17 year olds. I know this from experience and with friends. Your parents can call the cops yes. But if your still going to school living in a stable home, and have a job and such, they don't have a reason to take you back home. The police might inspect the house and you if it looks like a bad life style. But if they have no reasoning to take you back to your parents, then you can live with your boyfriend.
Hope this helps

[ccsmod1]

Hi There,

Thank you for providing the insight and your experience. We are not legal experts here at NRS but generally speaking if you are under 18 years old and leave home without your legal guardian’s permission your legal guardian’s may file a runaway report with the police. This could result in you being brought back home and may have legal consequences for any adults that are providing you with a place to stay or support. Of course, every situation is handled differently from State to State and even Town to Town. It is difficult to guess how any one situation would be handled. We are happy to provide legal resources and discuss options if helpful.


Best of Luck,
National Runaway Safeline