Son Moving Out

[d209]

What is the name of your state? Utah

My 17 year old son wants to move out and live with a 21 year old male and a 19 year old male, who are friends of his. They live in Missouri, where we used to live. He does not want to wait until he's 18 (which would be in 6 months), and I know Missouri law is vague when it comes to 17 year olds.

My two questions are:
1. Would I be in legal trouble if I helped him get to Missouri?
2. If my son gets in legal trouble during the six months he would be 17, what would I be liable for?

 

[stealth2]

You would be liable for any damages he causes. How does he intend to enrol in school? How does he intend to support himself? Why do you think this is a good idea?

 

[seniorjudge]

What is the name of your state? Utah

My 17 year old son wants to move out and live with a 21 year old male and a 19 year old male, who are friends of his. They live in Missouri, where we used to live. He does not want to wait until he's 18 (which would be in 6 months), and I know Missouri law is vague when it comes to 17 year olds.

My two questions are:
1. Would I be in legal trouble if I helped him get to Missouri?
2. If my son gets in legal trouble during the six months he would be 17, what would I be liable for?

Tell him to wait six months.

Then he should get a full time job.

If he is not willing to wait 6 months, then he is not mature enough to be on his own.

 

[USMOM]

Question

You said that you are his dad, but do you have custody of him? The reason this is important is because, for example his mother has custody or you have joint custody, you should not move him anywhere without her consent.

 

[BelizeBreeze]

Until he reaches the age of majority which is 18 in Utah, Utah law governs and you can be held liable for anything that happens, the people he lives with can be charged with aiding and abetting a runaway and you can be charged with the same, abandonment and child endangerment.

Want to go that route?