Moving out at 16

can I move out at 16 and live with friend in Lansing Michigan

Answer #1

You’ll have to get a parent’s permission to do that. But if you really want to go, and they don’t let you… You’ll have to be emancipated which I don’t suggest. Since they couldn’t have possibly done anything that wrong to you from the sounds of it.

Answer #2

I should hope soo I want to do it with my boyfriend and settle down as he is old lol best of luck

Answer #3

Only with your parents permission

Answer #4

if your parent say you can because you are 18 yet so it all depends what your parents say

Answer #5

Well I moved out when I just turned 15 because of family problems in the house but dunno depends on the situation

Answer #6

Legally, you’d have to check the laws in your state:

My understanding: Legally, you must be the ‘age of majority’ for your state (usually 18) or become emancipated:

Emancipation refers to the point at which a child is free from parental control.

Emancipation may be the result of a voluntary agreement between the parents and child, or it may be implied from their acts and ongoing conduct. For example, a child who leaves her parents’ home and becomes ENTIRELY SELF-SUPPORTING without their objection is considered emancipated, while a child who goes to stay with a friend or relative and gets a part-time job is not. Emancipation may also occur when a minor child marries or enters the military.

In order to become emancipated you must be able to answer the above questions and be self supporting which means:

  • Have a job
  • Live in home or apartment
  • pay bills

Contact the Court office or a Professional Attorney in your immediate area for further assistance.

I wish you the best !!

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