Legal Question in Family Law in Missouri

I live in Missouri. My 17 year old friend just got kicked out by her mom. Is that even legal to do? I know you can get emancipated at 17, but I didn't think that you could get kicked out.


Asked on 2/01/13, 6:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Anthony Smith LawSmith

It depends upon what you mean by "kicked out." Often that means, "get out of here, until you're ready to obey and follow the rules." That puts the choice up to the minor child. If the parent is telling the child that the parent will no longer fulfill their obligation to provide support and shelter, then the child can contract division of family devices, or the police.

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Answered on 2/01/13, 7:35 pm


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