How Can I Move Out Young, Im 17 years old?

ok big question… why is it so difficult to get ONE SOLID ANSWER??? I’m 17, have very good grades, trying to build a solid and sturdy life with my 20 year old fiance. I still attend school, graduating this year, and for some reason can’t get along with my folks. I’m the eldest in my family and do everything I can to keep the little ones in line and on the right track. however, I’ve been very stressed and wanting to move out I feel that I can and am capable of living either on my own or with a friend. but like I said I’m 17 and am not fully clear on the moving out legally because my folks still want me here… I’m sick of trying constantly and getting nowhere or appreciated. and if anything I believe I diserve to be happier than I am. I’m in the region of georgia… and I just keep getting different information on the ages and requirements of moving out… I do not wish to take this to court because of gov. they dont grant you things for not being happy or depression or not being appreciated. for the most part all we are is poor and that’s really not a good reason plus I have my morals and don’t wish to bring that kind of attention to my parents household. I have places I can go and know for sure that I can continue to attend school there too. but I don’t wish to be considered a runaway or of that sort or anything to be put on my record for something this stupid but meaningful to me. I keep getting the same answers but also the same condradicting and arguementive answers too. I have been told that in ga that you can moveout without parents consint for sure at 18, but for me that’s 7 months away that’s also 7 more months of my sanity gone as well if I wait… 17 you can get emancipated (not the rout I want to go)… I’ve been told that if you get pregnant that you can marry without parents consent and therefore become emancipated (but another says that that was changed)… moreover, I was also told that you can just up and move out due to a flaw in the law at age of 17… I honestly do not know which to believe and what to do. this is all so hard and I will not get into more reasons to why I wish to leave or personal problems… I need to move, it’s something I really believe I have to do for me. Is there any reliable help out there for me??? I need to know please…

Answer #1

I have heard from students at school that you can move out legally at 17 without being reported as a run-away. But my councellor has told me that the age is 18 unless I get emancipated. Im 17 and 4 months, and an emancipation would be pretty useless at this point. I am contacting legal supporters to get input from them, which I think will be the mose useful

Answer #2

how about you SAVE MONEY and get your own place-… && I think that your trying to do too much- your only young once, embrace it- your a child and already getting married you havent experianced anything yet- I would just tell you from personally trying to get out quick… cherish your childhood and your home- because once your out on your own and married and bullshit thigns will only rurther depress you- gettin yelled at about a messy room is better than babies bills possible divorce and STD rates increasing— because chill out and mature first

Answer #3

If you’re engaged and have a ring on your finger you’re considered an adult and you can move out at 17… it could be a good idea to do it gradually, like stay away from home a lot and just eventually you’ll be living where you’re staying lol but in georgia if you get pregnant as a minor you can get married without parental consent, but that wouldn’t be the best idea.

Answer #4

Well the first thing that I recommend to you is talking to your parents and telling them how you feel and you are not happy. The way you are talking though I’m sure you have already tried this and it hasn’t worked.

What you could do is live with a friend/aunt/uncle/grandparent just for a week or two. It will help you a lot and give you lots of time to cool down.

Answer #5

to ilovetripx3: thanks for trying to answer my question… and I do have a ring on my finger… and I do try to stay away from home as much as possible and that’s one of my mama’s problems… it’s like the older I get she wants me to stay cooped up in the house and be miserable like her… she wants me to help support her but wont let me get a job (I’ve been trying to get one any ways) and then everything I do to try and better myself and become more responsible is according to her ruin my life and then I’d be for sure like her. but I’m not her. that’s why I want out. but I’d really like to say thanks again for being honest and helping me out a lil =) I appreciate it.

to fearitself: thank you for trying to help out too… I have tried talking to her about how I feel, it just REALLY ticks her off more… and it’s gets me in even more trouble that I shouldn’t be in in the first place… and I want to thank you about the suggestions… I’ll really consider them…

to prettybabii22: I want to thank you as well, I just want to ask how can you cherish a childhood that you don’t have… I’ve helped raise my 3 siblings, it’s not just the room I’m expected to clean the entire house (pretty much bymyself because nobody else helps) while mama sits on her butt all day and lets the little ones mess up right after I clean it up…I have friends that I barely get to hang out with, I have to be home constantly almost and if I really want to go out with friends I have to be ready for an up coming argument later with my mama for some reason… I know how hard life would be and what you have described personally as well, for my mom had me at age 16. I’m very aware of how life would be. I’m only engaged I’m waiting on marriage I’m not completely insane yet lol… and I agree with the STDs becomeing very outrageous these days… I’m not a terrible or bad kid like it may seem sinse I wish to leave it’s just me and my mama clash to much and always have… and I’m at the point of giving up on ever regaining our relationship that we honestly never had. and I mine as well say that I already do pay bills. everytime I get money I give it to my mama for food that I barely eat because my sisters need it for growing and plus they eat a lot, gas, or whatever mama wants from the gas station at the time so I dont get in trouble or feel bad… my coscience always makes me feel bad to hide money from her if I have it even though I earned it fair and square. I just dont know…but I’d like to thank you too again for the advice. =)

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