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

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RE: I need some advice...

Hello,

Thanks you taking the time to reach out to the National Runaway Safeline. We are always here to help and here to listen. From what you have told us about your situation it sounds like you’re going there a very difficult time right now. No one deserves to be treated like that and you should definitely be able to be comfortable in the house you are living in. You’re really strong for being able to reach out while you’re in that situation.

Unfortunately, here at the NRS we cannot tell you in definite terms on what would happen for someone at the age of 17 years old to leave home without parental consent. Laws on that specific subject vary from state to state, so our advice would be call your local non-emergency police number to get more information on that. If you were to leave, what kinds of things do you think that your mother would do? What is your overall plan (i.e. housing, transportation, financial stability, school options etc)?

Once again thank you for writing into the NRS, we are always here to listen and here to help you with everything we can. You can also call into our 24hour hotline (1.800.RUNAWAY) for a more immediate response, as well as connect you to some resources that we might have on hand. Another service that we offer here at the NRS is our chat room which is offered from 4:30pm to 11:30pm/CST (http://www.nrschat.org:88/chat/UserP...&d=&u=&bypass=). If you feel more comfortable with that opinion we are more than welcome to contact us through there.

Look forward to talking with you and best of luck.

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Life Be Complicated

So a lot has happened recently in my house. So I am going to sum this up or it would be 6 pages long. Well life hasn't gone to well for me because of a lot of crap. Recently my dad and I have not been getting along and last night he gave me the option to leave or stay for the night and I left. I stayed at one of my friends house that I have known since I was 2 years old. I am currently 17 years old and I will be 18 in February. I cannot wait to get out of my house. Like don't get me wrong there is no abuse or anything but my dad just has a lot of problems and I am tired of taking care of him when I am the child. I really just want to move out and I can get a place to stay with one of my friends. If this means anything I was adopted at birth.
I live in Michigan in Oakland county, I have never been in trouble with the law if that means anything.

I could really use some advice. Thank you.

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RE: Life Be Complicated

Hi there,

Thank you for reaching out to us at the National Runaway Safeline and giving us the chance to guide you through this overwhelming situation. We can only imagine how hard this must be for you and we’ll try our best to help you out as much as we can.

It seems as if life at home is becoming increasingly unmanageable and taking a heavy emotional and mental toll on you. It is great that you have people in your life that you can trust and go to when things seem chaotic. Knowing the people outside of home that you confide in and feel safe with is always important to remember.

You stated that you and your father aren’t getting along recently. Thinking back to when this was going on, was there anything that usually triggers them or something that causes them to escalate into bigger arguments? What do you think his perspective on things are? Understanding these things may help you find a way to manage communication with him. Other things to also consider are the little ways that make a big difference in the time being. Going on walks, removing yourself from the situation, and finding ways to keep busy outside of home all help.

If you do have anything that you want to talk about specifically about what has been going on at home, please feel free to call us on out hotline, we are open 24/hr so someone is always hear to listen and help in any way that we can.

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if i'm 17 years old can i move out of the state of Michigan?

Ok I just turned 17 in August and I'll be 18 this August coming up. But I can't stand living here anymore and im depressed I can't just cant stand it no more. I been dying to move so i can be happy. I want to move with my boyfriend with his family. They said I can move with them they live in Kentucky? Can i without my dad calling the cops on me and saying a runaway?

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RE: if i'm 17 yeard old can i move out of the state of Michigan

Hello,

Thank you for contacting the National Runaway Safeline and sharing some of your story with us. We are sorry to hear that being home is something that you can no longer stand. It has got to be tough not to have a place you call home that brings you happiness.

You mentioned that you have recently turned 17 and even though we are not legal experts, we can speak in general terms. Typically, the age of an adult is 18, if you are under 18 then your legal guardian has the option to file a runaway report. If they do file a runaway report, and the police find you at someone else’s house, for example your boyfriend’s family place, then your legal guardian may have the option of pressing charges against the family for harboring a runaway. This is if they know where you are.

Also, 17 is a gray area and it really depends on your local police department how they would react to a 17 yr runaway report. You can call your local police in order to get better information on how they would handle that situation.

We hoped this helped and we encourage you to call us at 18007862929 in order to discuss your situation in better detail. You can also chat with us on our website every day from 4:30pm-11:30pm CST. We look forward to hearing from you.

NRS

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hi i am 16 i live in saginaw i constantly get abused and chocked by my parent and i tried asking to move with my father and she beat me we really fist fight and i cant take it no more iv been thinking of suicied alot lately

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Hello there,
Thanks for reaching out to us during this difficult time. It sounds like things at home are getting pretty violent and unsafe. Nobody deserves to be abused or made to feel unsafe in their own home. Have you ever thought about reporting it to the police or Child Protective Services? You can also tell a trusted teacher or counselor at school about what is going on. Here at the National Runaway Safeline, we are also mandated reporters. This means that if you feel comfortable reaching out to us and describing the abuse along with personal information such as name, address, abusers name, etc, we are required by law to report it.
You also mentioned that you have been thinking about suicide. The National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK is always available to talk to you 24/7 if you feel like hurting yourself or need some help, feel free to give them a call. We would also like to talk to you.

You do have the right to feel safe and wanted in your own home. Please call us and stay safe.

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17

I want to move out of my house. I am 17 and live in Michigan. Can i leave without parent permission. ive tried to leave the legal way in the pass but my dad was as well in a bad situation. i am tired with everything at my house. i want to have a good senior year without having to hear my "parents" fighting nor my mom making me work for her all the time or yelling at me. i want to become a dentist and my senior year is very important. I NEED a better environment. So im wondering can I move out at 17 without parent permission in Michigan?

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Re: 17

Hello,

Thanks for reaching out to us for help. It sounds like you are in a tough situation right now at home. It sounds like you are thinking about moving out to get away from the stress at home. You should know that until you turn 18, if you move out without permission you might be considered a runaway. Running away is not a crime, but it means that you might be forced to go back home. Do you know where you would go? It sounds like you are looking for a better living environment. What does that look like to you? Moving out is a big step and comes with lots of risks. If you want to talk about your plans, please do not hesitate to give us a call 24/7. All of our services are anonymous and confidential, and we can help you think through your plans. We are looking forward to hearing from you soon, and wish you the best of luck!

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I live with my dad but want to live with my mom

Hello, I'm 17 I live with my dad in Grand Rapids Michigan my mom lives in plainfield township Michigan its like 5 miles to and from my dads. Me and my mom have been talking she wants me to move back in with her I have been living with my father for the past four years. my dad isn't the best father he tries I think. I'm a good kid but me and him have a odd relationship dont really get along. me and my mom laugh and have fun I see her every other weekend. My grades are not the best I try really hard in school I suffer from depression my dad doesn't harm me at all its more or less he makes me feel like a burden and just wants me around for tax money my step mom is a two face type of person. My mom doesn't want to goto court over this she wants to pick me up in a few days from now and then sign me up to a new school the sence I'm 17 is it legal for my mom to so this with out him calling the cops and forcing me to come home. but my mom is willing to stand and fight. my dad is kinda twisted in the head I need help!!

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RE: I live with my dad but want to live with my mom

Hello,
It sounds like you are feeling confused about whether you should go live with your mom or not. We are glad to hear that you have a good connection with your mom. Does you mom have joint custody? One thing to consider are the legal consequences such as custody. We are not legal experts but if she takes you to live back home with her without the permission of your father, she can possible be charged for harboring a youth or even kidnapping. Have you talked to your dad about the situation? We encourage you to call us so that we can further assist you with problem solving and some possible resources to help with your depression. You can also contact the National Suicide Hotline at 1-800-273-TALK if you needed someone else to talk about what you're going through.

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I am 17 and live with my custodial grandparents...

I hate my home. I live with both of my grandparents, but my grandpa is away 95% of the time. My grandmother is crazy. I am a gymnast and a varsity cheerleader, and in the top 5% of my class. I have a job and am in NHS. Yet according to her I am nothing but a ********** and a whore and a horrible child. She gets mad and tells me that I am a horrible person just like my parents (both of which I love dearly and get along with phenomenally ) . She then throw my things around the house and leaves while blaming it all on me. Or homecoming when she started throwing scissors because she was mad at me. She makes me feel horrid about myself answer I am miserable in my own house. The only issue leaving is that my custody case was taken care of in Washington. Is there any way I can get to a house (my dad only lives 20 minutes away) that I feel safe and happy in?

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RE: I am 17 and live with my custodial grandparents...

Thank you very much for writing us at the National Runaway Safeline. We are here listen and here to help. We’re very sorry to hear that you are having problems with your custodial grandparents. It must be difficult to live in a place where you do not feel supported. It is very brave of you to reach out to somewhere else in order to find the resources and supports that you need. Congratulations too for doing so well in school and being so involved!

If you feel unsafe, know that you have a right to file an abuse report. If you choose to do so, know that each call is kept confidential. To learn more, feel free to call 1-800-4-A-ChILD or check out their website at https://www.childhelp.org/1-800-4-child-expect-call/.

It’s wonderful that you feel as though your dad could offer you the support that you would need and that he lives so close. You mentioned that your custody case was handled in Washington, could you talk to your dad or someone else to find the caseworker or guardian ad litem (if you had one when the custody case was decided) to express the difficulties you’ve experienced when living with your grandparents?

If this is not the case, perhaps someone from legal aid can give you the clarity and direction you may need. Here at the National Runaway Safeline, we cannot offer legal advice and are not legal experts. If you decide to contact someone from legal aid in your state, you can ask them questiomns about your custody in addition to learning more about pursuing emancipation, if it something that interests you as well. To find a legal aid office near you, check out this website:

http://www.lawhelp.org/.

We would love to learn more about your situation and provide more individualized support. Please feel free to call us 24/7 at 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929), or contact us via our interactive chat daily between the hours of 4:30pm to 11:30pm CST.

Best of Luck!

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Can I move out at 17?

I want to move out at 17. I'll be 17 in February and live in michigan. I was wondering if you can move out at 17 with out parent concent or emancipation. I have places I could stay, I just don't want to be labeled as a runaway and get dragged back home. I talked to my parents about it and they said if I left they'd call the cops and put me in a home. Could they legally do that at 17?

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RE: can I move out at 17

Hello,

Thank you for reaching the National Runaway Safeline and sharing with us some of your story. It sounds like your home situation is not the right place for you right now. We think it is great that you have reached out to try to put together a plan.

We are not legal experts, but we can speak in general terms. Running away is not a criminal offense. It is a status offense. This means that if you were to run away, or leave without your parents’ consent, that they would have the option of filing a runaway report. This report is letting the police know that they cannot be legally responsible for because you left without their permission. Generally, if the police were to find you then they would bring you back home to your parents. You had mentioned that you have a place to stay, we think that it is awesome that you have a support system right now. One thing to be mindful of, is that if the police were to find you at a friends or family members place, then your parents may have the option of charging them with harboring a runaway, which is a misdemeanor offense.

In terms of them being able to put you in a home for running away, we cannot speak in specific terms and we are not legal experts, but typically they cannot put you in a home for running away. Running away is not a criminal offense.

However, 17 is a tricky age and it really depends on your local police department on how they would handle a 17 year old runaway that is in your situation. One option you have is to call your local police and to ask them in general terms what would happen to a 17 year old that ran away.

We hoped this helped and we encourage you to call us on our hotline at 1800.786.2929 if you want to discuss your situation in greater detail. You can also chat with us every day from 4:30pm-11:30pm CST. We look forward to hearing from you.

NRS