Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

a minor moving out of parents house in illinois

can a person that is 17 years of age legally move out of his parent's home in illinois?


Asked on 12/02/97, 11:00 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Shimberg SHIMBERG and CROHN

minor's or parent's rights in Illinois

I am not aware of any Illinois stature requiring a minor to remain with his parents. He or she can, if he or she desires, seek legal emancipation. A parent can not practically force a 17 year old to stay in the parent's residence.

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Answered on 12/07/97, 3:22 pm


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