Legal Question in Family Law in Minnesota

Re: moving out

This is a very difficult question, and one that may require more than legal advice. Whenever I hear of children who feel they are on the verge of being "thrown out of their home," or who have left, I get very concerned.

If you are under 18, you are a "runaway" if you are absent from home without the consent of your parent. If your parent reports you missing, you will be taken into a youth shelter, if not taken home.

No one wants to go through any of that, and no matter how bad things sometimes seem, it is worthwhile finding someone who can help you talk with your mother. I would encourage you to talk to a school counselor, for example, and just ask for help.

I know it may seem that this is of no help to you, but I am willing to bet the real issues are well beyond the law. Sometimes it can seem that there is brick wall separating parents and kids. It is as though nothing can get through, and it is easy to feel as if the only way to go is out. But nothing in life is ever that simple, and a skillful counselor really can help.

Good luck and take care.