16 planning on moving out at 17

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Well, my parents are really over the top too much to handle. They blame me and my little sisters.for their marriage going down the toilet and they seriously think im hoeing around. They have no trust in me even though i gave them reasons not to but they still hold on to the past. Im trying to change but its not.good enough for them. Well im working and putting 100$ in savings every paycheck which is 200$ a month. I wont be 17 unti march of 2015. So i should have alot of money saved up to get cheap apartment. I get payed about 400$ a paycheck so i will b able to afford rent. I was just wondering could i move out at 17 without a parents consent. Cause if i have to have a parents consent i wont be out of there untill i turn 18, and i really cant take it.no.more. i am planning on finishing high school for sure and go.to college. I just dont think i can do it with all the stress and crap i.go through at home. Help please i need to know asap so i know what to do!

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16 planning on moving out at 17

Hi,
Thanks for contacting NRS.

We are sorry that you seem to be going a very hard time emotionally at home.
It sounds unfair that your parents would put you and your sibling in the middle of their problems with one another. As adults one would hope that they would be aware the feelings of both you and your sisters.
You are not to blame for choices that other make. You don't deserve to feel like you are responsible for their issues. It sounds like you have been trying to make amends for past missteps you might have had. Good for you we hope that you can feel proud of turning things around in a positive direction.
So now that you are working and saving money it sounds like you would like to move out from your parents home but you are 17yrs old and not sure if you can legally.
Is that right?

Okay legally we cannot tell you either way because we are not legal experts at NRS but in general most states set the legal age of adulthood at 18yrs old.
We might be able to assist you with locating legal aid services in your area where you might get more specific information on the juvenile laws in your state.

If you like you can call our 24hr crisis line at 1-800-Runaway (786-2929) to speak with one of our crisis liners about legal information services in your area.
You can also choose the option of jumping in on NRS live chat at: www.1800Runaway.org from 4:30pm until 11:30pm (CST) 7 days a week.
How does that sound?

We understand that when communication breaks down it can be frustrating. It's good that you are showing such good initiative in advocating for yourself. Good Job.
We hope that you feel better after expressing your feelings to NRS and we hope your parents will become more receptive of your feelings. You deserve that.

Thanks again for contacting the National Runaway Safeline.
Take Care
NRS

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To 16 moving out at 17, I am going through kinda the same.

(This is for the 16 year old) Hi. I don't know if you'll read this but My life is kinda the same, I really do want to leave but I have younger siblings and I'm afraid that if I leave something bad will happen. You probably have friends you can rent your apartment with, right? Can you give me any tips? On how to make friends or how not to go crazy waiting for my 17th birthday? Sorry if this seems rude I just don't have anyone to talk to. I'm 16 too, I'll be 17 in April of 2015, I'm from Louisiana.
Just wanted to talk to someone who kinda dealing with the same thing.

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To 16 moving out at 17, I am going through kinda the same.

Hi there,

Thank you for reaching out to a fellow poster on the NRS bulletin board. It was brave of you to reach out and share what you are going through. You sound like a caring older sibling.

It sounds like you're going through a tough time at home. Are you considering leaving home? If you'd like to talk further about this or just need someone to talk to, we are here to listen and here to help. You can call us any time at 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929). We're available on our confidential and anonymous Safeline 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Or you can chat with us from 4:30 to 11:30 pm Central time by going to www.1800runaway.org and clicking the red live chat button. We hope to hear from you soon.

Good luck,

NRS