need to move out now

[cbg]

The legal age to move out without permission is 18. Not 17, 18. When you are 18, you can move out and no one can stop you; you do not need permission from a court or anyone else - you can just walk out the door and not look back. But before you are 18, you either get parental permission or you do not move out.

 

[not2cleverRed]

OP, you are incoherent. That's a big word meaning "you do not make any sense".

If you really had any sound reasons for leaving, and were mature enough to be treated as adult, you would have lead with those reasons. When you come up with accusations of family members, alleging vaguely some sort of abuse after several of your posts have told you the opposite of what you want to hear, you lose credibility. That's a big fancy Nancy way of saying "we don't believe you".

 

[pookiebear17]

Well don't it's not the first time no one's believed me not even my parents do ha I love it cause he did it to his daughter and his daughters daughter then they got to old and no one believe them either cause no one cares just like my parents don't care for me it doesn't bother me anymore I'm use to it I don't even tell anyone about it anymore cause no one cares so I gave up but not on life not on a new start I want something better away from them I want a new start a brighter future and if your just going to be rude then please don't reply

 

[cbg]

The ONLY way you can legally move out before you are 18 and without parental permission is if you are removed by the state. For that to happen, you need to report any abuse to CPS AND they need to do an investigation AND determine that it's in your best interest to be removed. And if that happens, THEY will be the ones who decide where you live till you're 18.

But if you're really being abused, that'll work for you. If you're really being abused, the only thing that will matter is getting out of the abuse. If you only want to leave if you can do it on your terms, then the abuse isn't bad enough for the state to take action, and you'll be waiting till you're 18.

 

[pookiebear17]

I've told the cops my parents denied it. I'm turning 18 soon but you telling me the truth about when I'm 18 I can move out they can't stop it cause don't you have to have them sign the paper that approving me to move out

 

[cbg]

That's right. AFTER you're 18, you can move out and no one can do anything about it. You may be limited in what you can take with you, but you don't need anyone's permission or signature as long as it's on or after your 18th birthday.

Of course, it is also true that after you turn 18 your parents are no longer obligated to pay for your rent, utilities, food, clothing, health insurance, transportation, etc. either.

 

[pookiebear17]

Thank you for the help

 

[OHRoadwarrior]

A few parting words of wisdom Pookie, what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. I know a girl your age in a much worse situation. I bought her a flute for her to be in the high school band and she was an A student. Her mother was similar to yours and periodically ran from state to state ahead of debt collectors and childrens services as well as man to man. When it became obvious she looked like a slut, she dyed her hair to change her appearance and avoid a reputation. Unfortunately she was a chronic thief so no one would take her in even with her moms blessing. We helped clothe the children and advise her how to handle turning 18 and going to college. I was hoping we would be there to send her off, but her mom just recently fled the state again. The one thing she was firm about was she was not going to allow herself to be like her mom or father. She promised to try and work on not being a chronic thief and not get a criminal record.

 

[stealth2]

First, lose the attitude. These posters are volunteers, and don't have to give you any advice at all.

Second, you MUST be a high-school graduate (or have plans to become one) and TOTALLY self-sufficient for the courts to even consider emancipating you. Since you're 17, by the time it makes it through the courts you'll be 18.

If there is physical abuse, call the authorities. Otherwise, take advantage of that you have a place to live, focus on you studies (especially your grammar and writing skills), and know that it's just a few more months until you can legally move out.

I have found that, before advising others to focus on grammar & writing skills, it is wise to make sure your own writing is impecable.

 

[pookiebear17]

I will take that as a gift from you thank you for that I guess it has made me stronger in ways and I hope that girl succeeded or is succeeding. I thank you all.

 

[pookiebear17]

Ohroadwarrior