Legal Question in Family Law in Nevada

Where i want to stay

I am 15 years of age. I live with my mother and my father but i am very unhappy. I have once before have been hitting by my father.I would like to live with my aunt or my grandmother,but my parents want listen to what I have to say. At what age can I leagally state where i want to live without my parents having question about it? Please Help!!


Asked on 3/30/09, 11:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

James Smith James E. Smith Ltd.

Re: Where i want to stay

18 you can do what you want unless you run away before this.

There is no age under 18 when you can decide where you live.

Another relative can petition to become your guardian but if your parents object it is unlikely that the petition will be granted.

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Answered on 3/31/09, 9:59 am


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