Legal Question in Juvenile Dependency in Pennsylvania
How old does one have to be to legally move out of their parents' house in PA?
Asked on 6/24/10, 10:38 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
18. Anything between 16 and 18 and a minor can seek emancipation, but it varies from county to county. The minor generally has to show to the court that he or she is capable of self-support. See this website for a good basic article:
www.nwls.org
Answered on 6/25/10, 5:31 pm