Legal Question in Family Law in Iowa
Rights of a 17 yearold
Im 17 and live in Davenport. I go to school and have a job. THings are not going good at home. My dad said I can move out and I want to. Heres the question if he says I can move out but doesn't want the courts involed can I? Im also afraid after I leave he will say I ranaway. What can I do?
Asked on 12/15/06, 11:39 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman
solo practitioner
Re: Rights of a 17 yearold
The age of majority is 18 in Iowa. There's nothing you can do to change that. You would be well advised ot waint until your 18th birthday to leave home.
Answered on 12/15/06, 12:08 pm