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

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Since you are 18 you are more than likely considered a legal adult which means that you can move out if you want to and you won’t be considered a runaway. As a legal adult, you have a right to make your own decisions about where you live. We can help you make a plan for how to deal with your situation and help you find resources to land on your feet. Having a plan for where you will live and how you will survive once you move out can be very helpful. Moving can be a huge step, and you don’t have to be alone. Some steps you can take towards independence might be to find employment if you don’t have an income, or to save up money for moving expenses. It can also be helpful to research rents in your area, find a roommate, or make a budget. Another thing you might want to consider is what kinds of things you depend on your parents for currently such as tuition expenses for school, or health insurance, and whether they would continue to provide those things after you leave. There may be social service agencies in your area that can help meet some of these needs, such as Transitional Living Programs, a kind of shelter where young adults can live and get services to help them transition to independent living. We are here to listen and help however we can.

So my boyfriend asked me to move in with him and I want to and I am ready, but my mom didn't like the idea. I am 18 and I have 2 more weeks left of school. If I leave now will I get in trouble with the school or police?

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Since you are 18 you are more than likely considered a legal adult which means that you can move out if you want to and you won’t be considered a runaway. As a legal adult, you have a right to make your own decisions about where you live. We can help you make a plan for how to deal with your situation and help you find resources to land on your feet. Having a plan for where you will live and how you will survive once you move out can be very helpful. Moving can be a huge step, and you don’t have to be alone. Some steps you can take towards independence might be to find employment if you don’t have an income, or to save up money for moving expenses. It can also be helpful to research rents in your area, find a roommate, or make a budget. Another thing you might want to consider is what kinds of things you depend on your parents for currently such as tuition expenses for school, or health insurance, and whether they would continue to provide those things after you leave. There may be social service agencies in your area that can help meet some of these needs, such as Transitional Living Programs, a kind of shelter where young adults can live and get services to help them transition to independent living. We are here to listen and help however we can.

I am 18 years old turning 19 in May, Can I leave my parents house without them calling the police on me?

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Hi, thank you for reaching out to us.
To answer your question, as an 18-year-old in California, you’re absolutely able to leave home and live on your own as a legal adult.
If you’d like to learn more about your rights as an adult in California, you can view this PDF: https://www.calbar.ca.gov/portals/0/...ns/turn-18.pdf
If there’s an issue about your current living situation you’d like to discuss, or you’d like more information, feel free to give us a call at 1-800-RUNAWAY or chat with us at 1800runaway.org.
We’re here for you and ready to listen 24/7.
We wish you the best!
-NRS

I live in freson CA i turn 18 in november and will be a senior my mom says i cant leave until i graduate can i leave when i turn 18

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Hello There,
Thank you for contacting The National Runaway Safeline, we are here to help and here to listen. It sounds like you are going through a difficult time right now. It is understandable that you are feeling frustrated when you feel like you do not have control over your life.
We are not legal experts but we do have general knowledge of the laws and we will do our best to help you. In most states the legal age to leave home without consent is 18 regardless if you are in school or not. If the legal age to leave home in your state is 18 years old then you would legally be allowed to leave home without permission. You may want to consider asking your local non-emergency police department if you are legally allowed to leave home at 18 in your state.
We hope 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 here 24/7 to listen and provide support to you. We wish you the best of luck!
NRS

I'm 18 in 6 days and my parents think they can control everything I do from who I can hangout with, where I work, what I do in my free time, I want to move out when I'm 18 but I'm still in school graduating in may am I able too

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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 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

Hi I’m 16 and I turn 17 in October can I move with my boyfriend once I turn 17 ?

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Reply: Hi i live in florida and my sons girlfriend...


Hello,
Thank you for writing to us here at the National Runaway Safeline.

We understand it takes great courage to reach out, and we appreciate you sharing a little bit about what’s going on. It is so very good of you to take in this 15yr old girl after her mother put her out. You have every right to file a child abuse report for neglect since it seems the mother has abandoned her daughter.
To do so contact Child Help USA 1-800-422-4453
You might also consider seeking legal advice from a lawyer about yours and the child’s options.
She is fortunate to have you provide some stability for her through what must be a difficult time emotionally.

NRS is here to listen and here to help.
We want you to know that we are here as support to help you through this challenging time. We can best help by phone or chat as NRS is unable to respond more than twice by email or bulletin for assistance. If you would like to talk more in detail and share more about how we can help specifically, please call or chat soon.

Our contact information is 1-800-RUNAWAY (786-2929); www.1800runaway.org (click on the chat button).
We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Take care,
NRS


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Hi I live in Florida and my son’s girlfriend who is 15 got kicked out of her house and has been staying with me for 5 months. Her mother said it was temporarily until she could find a place where they could live, that’s never happened she’s abandoned her never calls. She gets child support and never offers any to her daughter I’m thinking its child support meant for her child which has not lived with her for 5 months also collects food stamps for her daughter but she never gives any to her daughter for food .I’ve taken her in and payed for everything for food rent electric shoes underwear socks etc. my question is can I get in trouble for letting her stay at my house??? How can I get her to pay me for her daughter???? Do I report her to child support??? Do I report her for abandonment??? How can her mother throw her out at 15 and not be financially responsible??

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Hello There,
Thank you for contacting The National Runaway Safeline, we are here to listen and here to help. We are sorry you are going through a lot of verbal abuse you do not deserve to be treated like that. If you ever wish to make an abuse report you can contact Child Help at 1800-422-4453, and they can help with making a report. We are not legal experts but we do have general knowledge of the laws. One you turn 18 you can legally leave home without permission. If you are still attending school you are still allowed to leave but you will still need to be attending school. If you are not attending school you could get in trouble with truancy.
We hope this information will be helpful to you in your situation. If you have any other questions please give us a call we are here 24/7 to listen and provide support. We wish you the best of luck!
NRS

Hey I live in the state of Tennessee I’m 17 I’ll be 18 in 3 months, I’m still a Junior In high school. When I turn 18 can I move in with my friend? Or since that I’m still in school would that effect anything, In my house it’s a lot of verbal abuse and I just can’t handle it. So that’s why I wasn’t wondering if I could move out when I turn 18 because my parents say I can’t move out because I’m still in high school.

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Hey there,

Thanks so much for contacting us, it takes a lot of courage to reach out and share your story. We aren't legal experts here at NRS, but generally speaking, if you are already considered a ward of the state/in the foster care system, you have the option of continuing on until you are 21 (if you wish). That being said, that does not necessarily mean you would be placed with your parents. Since every situation is different and each state has its own laws, it would be a good idea to reach out to your caseworker or local CPS office directly.

If you’d like to go over what’s going on in depth, or if you’d like to explore other options that you may have available to you, please don’t hesitate to call us at 1-800-RUNAWAY. You can also chat us by clicking on the “CHAT” button on top of our homepage. We’re open 24/7 and here to listen and support you in any way we can.

All the best,
NRS