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