Legal Question in Juvenile Dependency in New York
can you legaly move out at 17
if your 17 and may be pregnant can you legaly move out of your house without being charged as a runaway. can they make you go home if you dont want to.
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: can you legaly move out at 17
You cannot legally move out without permission and yes you will be a runaway and they can return you. In addition they can keep you in a hospital or in a home for the safety of the baby. You must be emancipated.
Please call me. There are many options. My office would be glad to help you, no matter what you seek to do. 17 and pregnant is too young to be alone. You have to remember you are thinking for two.
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