Legal Question in Family Law in California

I am a 17 year old female in the state of California, I will be 18 in a little over a month. Am I able to move out legally?


Asked on 10/17/10, 9:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
James Goff James R. Goff, Attorney at Law

No. You must be an adult to leave without parental consent. Another option is for you to file for emancipation, if you can establish you have a place to live and can support yourself. However, you will be an adult before emancipation can be ruled on.

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Answered on 11/17/10, 1:46 pm


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