Is it legal to get emancipated under the age of 16 in Illinois? Is there a way to?

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NRS

Hi there,

Thank you for taking the time to contact us here at NRS. It sounds like you are thinking about leaving home to live with friends and want to know if this would be possible. We are not legal experts but we can speak generally on this.

Your parents or current legal guardians are responsible for you until you turn 18 (the age of majority in most states), so they have the final say in where you live until then. You would be able to live somewhere else if you have permission from your parents. If you leave home without permission from your parents/ legal guardians as a minor, they can report you as a runaway to the police. Running away is not illegal, but it is a status offense. This means that your parents can ask police to return you home even if you are staying somewhere that is safe. Whoever you are staying with is at risked of being charged with harboring a runaway.

We hope this information helped to answer your questions. If you would like to talk more in-detail about your situation and explore your possible options, please do not hesitate to reach out anytime. We are available for immediate support by phone at 1-800-786-2929 or through live chat at 1800runaway.org.

Take care,
NRS

What if my friend is moving to a different country?

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Hi there,

Thank you for taking the time to contact us here at NRS. It sounds like you are thinking about leaving home to live with friends and want to know if this would be possible. We are not legal experts but we can speak generally on this.

Your parents or current legal guardians are responsible for you until you turn 18 (the age of majority in most states), so they have the final say in where you live until then. You would be able to live somewhere else if you have permission from your parents. If you leave home without permission from your parents/ legal guardians as a minor, they can report you as a runaway to the police. Running away is not illegal, but it is a status offense. This means that your parents can ask police to return you home even if you are staying somewhere that is safe. Whoever you are staying with is at risked of being charged with harboring a runaway.

We hope this information helped to answer your questions. If you would like to talk more in-detail about your situation and explore your possible options, please do not hesitate to reach out anytime. We are available for immediate support by phone at 1-800-786-2929 or through live chat at 1800runaway.org.

Take care,
NRS

I need to know then legal information for this. Would it be ok if you and your friends lived together? Or someone that is legal emancipated?