18 but haven't graduated, can I leave home without consent

I’m 18 and my boyfriend wants me to move in after Christmas but my siblings won’t let me is it okay if I move and they can do nothing about it?

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Thank you for reaching out to NRS! We are here to help. We are not legal experts, however 18 is the legal age in most states to leave home without consent. The legal documents you may want to gather are your social security card, birth certificate , health insurance card and your state ID or license. The police will not have your legal documents. You can call your local social security office and ask them the process for obtaining a new social security card or if you know the number, you may not need the actual card. If you would like a new birth certificate, you can contact a local vital records office. The other option would be to ask your parents for all your documents. Thank you again for reaching out to NRS! We hope that this answer was helpful! Please reach out again at anytime or call us at 1-800-runaway.

I'm planning on moving out when I turn 18 in about 2 months but I don't know if my parents will allow me to leave. At 18 am I able to call the cops and demand my legal documents then leave? I'm planning on transferring back to my old high school as well that is in a different state. Would I be able to legally move out without their consent as well as transfer schools if I get the legal documentation needed?

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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 mentioned wanting to know how you can leave home before turning 18. The easiest way to leave home is with your Mom's 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 Mom. The second way is through Child Protective Services (CPS) 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.

It sounds like you’re quite overwhelmed by things at home right now. It sounds like you’re fearing that the situation may end in suicide if things don’t change. Your safety and well-being is important. If you are at risk of any danger or feeling unsafe, we encourage you to reach out to 911 or seek emergency assistance immediately. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK (8255); www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org is also a great resource to reach out to in addition to our crisis services.

Often, having a safe space to share how you’re feeling may bring a variety of solutions previously not thought of. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. This may be an isolating and lonely time for you, but you are not alone in this. We want you to know that we are here as support to help you through this challenging time.
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).

We hope to hear from you soon.

Be Safe,
NRS

I'm 17 and I can't stand my mom being emotionally abusive to me she's the reason I tried killing myself I need to leave my home before I cause damage to myself I mean I've cut myself and somehow she knew about it what do I do?????

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Thanks for reaching out to NRS. It sounds like you're looking to leave home as soon as possible. While we're not legal experts, 18 is the age of majority in Texas. That means that once you turn 18, you are legally considered an adult and you do not need your parent or guardian's permission to leave home.
Although there would not be any legal consequences for leaving home when you turn 18, there could still be personal or financial consequences. It could be helpful to use the time you have left to make a plan to have a safe place to stay, a way to make money to meet your basic needs like food and clothing.
It shows a lot of maturity that you are researching all your options before making your next move. We at NRS are here for you any time at 1-800-786-2929 if you'd like to talk through your situation or explore other options.

I live in [...] Texas I will be 18 in nine and a half months, and I wish to move out the moment I do. My mother says I cannot move until I graduate. Can I leave the moment I turn 18?

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Hello There,

Thank you so much for reaching out to The National Runaway Safeline, we are here to help and here to listen. We understand that things are difficult at home and we want you to know that you are not alone.

We are not legal experts but we do have some information about leaving home. Typically, in most states a person can leave home without permission once they turn 18, regardless if they are in school or not. So what that means is that you would most likely be able to leave home once you turn 18. To find out the best answer you can always call your local police department and they would be able to tell you if you can leave or not.

We hope that this information will be helpful to you in your situation. If you have any questions or would like to explore more options, please give us a call. We are available to listen and to provide support 24/7, we wish you the best of luck!

NRS

Hi, i turn 18 in 2 months. I’d like to move in with my girlfriend due to how things are at home. My mom said i won’t be allowed to even if i am 18. Apparently to be able to move out, i’d have to graduate first. is that true? Can my mom do anything regarding making me stay here if i am 18?

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Hello There,



Thank you for reaching out to The National Runaway Safeline, we are here to help and here to listen. It takes great courage to reach out for help, and we are glad that you have decided to reach out to us. It sounds like you are going through a difficult time and we want you to know that you are not alone.

What you have described seems abusive and we are sorry that you are having to go through that. You do not deserve to be treated that way, and you do have the right to file a report. One option would be to contact Child Help at: 1-800-422-4453, and they can help you file an abuse report. Or you can always call or chat with us and we would be able to help you make a report.

When you turn 18 you are considered an adult and you don’t need your mother’s approval to move out. If your mother doesn’t let you leave you have the right to call your local police department and they can assist you while you gather your belongings to leave in a peaceful manner. If you would like to leave the home now, it will be best to get your mother’s approval, if possible. If not you will be considered a runaway.

We hope that this information will be helpful to you in your situation. If you have any other questions or would like to explore more options please give us a call. We are available to you 24/7 to listen and to provide support through this challenging time.

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.



Best of luck!

NRS

Can I move out at 18 I’ll be in a month and a half I’m living with my abusive mom which hits me and abuse me mentally she just gave me a broken nose two days ago an I’m looking to love out when I hit 18 but she says cause I haven’t graduated I can’t leave when I hit that I work and make plenty of money to survive on my own I live in Delaware…. Plz help

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Hi,
Thanks for reaching out. We are glad that you did. In Kansas, the age of majority is 18, meaning that you are a legal adult. Legally, you can leave and neither police nor anyone else can force you to go home.
You are welcome to come to our chat through this website or call us at 1-800-786-2929 (1-800-RUNAWAY) to discuss your plan for moving out.
Good luck, and we hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
NRS

I'm 18 and I have a year left of highschool my mom won't allow me to move out until I graduate but she's mentally abusive and I want to move out I live in ks

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Hello, thank you for reaching out to the National Runaway Safeline (NRS). We appreciate you sharing a little bit about what has been going on. It sounds as if you are concerned about your daughter and her academics. We understand how upsetting it can be to have your daughter leave the home without your permission. However, we would like to inform you that we are not legal experts. In most states an individual that is 18 is considered an adult, although it can vary. You may want to check what the age of majority is in your current state. Something else you may like to consider is having a conversation with your daughter about your concerns and feelings. It may also be helpful to talk with someone from your daughter’s school, such as a counselor.

We are here to support you during this challenging time. We can best help you by telephone or chat as NRS is unable to respond more than twice on the forum to assist you. If you would like to talk more in detail, please call or chat us.

We can be reached at 1-800-RUNAWAY (786- 2929); www.1800runaway.org (click on the chat button).

All the best,

NRS

My daughter turned 18 in January and been dying to be this this no good weed smoking boy who quit school and been persuading my daughter who thinks she's in love to move with him and his parents last month, which she left without my permission and still in high school on line. She's supposed to graduate this year and messing up already which she may not be able to graduate this year is there anything I can do like to get her back home