what could happen to my bf if we run away together??

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Thank you so much for reaching out to the National Runaway Safeline. It’s very unfortunate you are going through such a tough time living at your house but please know that going to therapy and dealing with your depression are huge steps in the right direction. Having someone to love and support you is certainly comforting as well even at your respective ages.

Without knowing the state in which you and your boyfriend live, it’s very hard to offer advise running away as each and every state has different laws. With being only 15 and 16, it is likely that should you get caught by law enforcement, you will be returned to your respective homes as in most states, parents are fully responsible for their children until they reach the age of 18. Similarly, laws differ on obtaining marriage licenses in each state even with a marriage proposal without permission from parents.

Should you have the opportunity if would be wonderful if you could reach out to NRS, either at www.1800runaway.org for chat capabilities or at 1-800-786-2929 to speak to someone personally. Speaking with you and getting a bit more information about what you’re going through and your current living situation will allow us to look at our resources and see if there might be anything else we could recommend to make life easier at home. Again, focusing on what you are doing with therapy and treatment for depression, you are being given a chance to deal with all of the emotional turmoil teenagers go through so continuing that would be great.

Thank you again for reaching out to the National Runaway Safeline! Hopefully we will hear from you soon.

Sincerely,

National Runaway Safeline

Im 15 and my bf is 16. I feel like im going insane at my house. I already go to threapy once a month and i have depression. I am sick of living with my family and I love my boyfriend and he loves me. I just want to be with him. We are both minor but he has a job and an a car. If we runaway now will be arrested or catch a charge for just wanting to be together. If he proposes to me and i say yes and we get marriend under his family can't i just live with them instead of my family. I really want to run away but i wanna keep my options open. Please help.

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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. It seems you want to know some information on runaway laws.
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.
The easiest way to leave home is with your parents' permission. We understand that might be challenging, however, maybe there’s another family member, relative, or a family friend who could help to communicate how you’re feeling to your parents. The second way is through Child Protective Services if safety is a concern. Lastly, you can also look 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 email 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 would like to look into further emotional support options, you can text with a crisis worker at the National Alliance on Mental Illness 24/7 by texting "NAMI" to 741741.
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

Hey, I have like less than a week and I want to runaway with my BF but I have not asked him and we are both 15 in highschool. If i don't go my parents are going to make me go to a impatient place and I don't want to go. Idk what to do! Pls help!!!!!

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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. You mention wanting to go on a trip with your girlfriend and that she is married. Assuming then that she is over 18 and you are under.

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.


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 email 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

If a lover takes his girlfriend from her marriage and runs away is there any criminal charges

My girlfriend is married and we both want to go on a trip would it be considered kidnapping or abduction if we left

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Hello,

Thank you for reaching out to us here at NRS. While we are not legal experts, we can speak generally on this. Because you are over 18 you are more than likely considered a legal adult with the legal freedom to choose where you live. This means you can move out and your former legal guardian cannot force you to come back. However, if for some reason your guardian has extended guardianship of you as an adult, they might be able to prevent you from leaving. However, this would be very specific to your situation. If you are concerned that you are not a legally independent adult, it would be best to consult with a legal expert about what this means for your plan to leave home. If you call our hotline at 1-800-786-2929 or use our live chat at 1800runaway.org, we would be happy to refer you to a legal aid resource.

Take care,
NRS

I have a question I'm 22 and I have a boyfriend I also have a guardian am i allowed to run away to a new state with my boyfriemd and get married can my guardian take me away from him amd make me come back home

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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. It seems you want to know some information on runaway laws.
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.
The easiest way to leave home is with your parents' permission. We understand that might be challenging, however, maybe there’s another family member, relative, or a family friend who could help to communicate how you’re feeling to your parents. The second way is through Child Protective Services if safety is a concern. Lastly, you can also look 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 email 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 would like to look into further emotional support options, you can text with a crisis worker at the National Alliance on Mental Illness 24/7 by texting "NAMI" to 741741.
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

ive just been going through alot i already have bipolar disorder and i was raped by one of my friends twice times last month im 15 hes 19 and i cant really tell anyone and my mom doesnt know but shes always just always making me feel worse about things and this other guy i know whos also like 19 said i can live with him and i want to but is my mom going to be able to track my phone and stuff i just dont wanna be around her anymore shes just always like toxic

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Thank you for reaching out to us at the National Runaway Safeline. It sounds like you are in a difficult situation, and we understand it takes courage to reach out for help. The National Runaway Safeline is located in the United States of America (USA). Our knowledge of helpful community based resources and our understanding of youth in crisis related laws is limited to the USA. If you are located in a country outside of the USA, you can use this link to find a youth helpline in or around your country: https://www.childhelplineinternation...pline-network/.
We hope that by reaching out to a local resource, you are able to get the support you need from an organization that understands the laws and circumstances that affect youth in your country.

Hey I’m from Canada and I’m thinking of running away with my gf she’s 14 and I’m 15. Idk how this would work out so I’m reaching out to y’all

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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. It seems you want to know some information on runaway laws.
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.
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

I’m 15 & my bf is 16 we wanna run away because we love each other so much and no on understands us we’re doing long distance it’s so hard and ik we sound dumb asf but that’s what we want :/