Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

I am 17 & I live in the state of texas. I want to move out. Can I just leave or what do I need to do.?


Asked on 7/25/13, 8:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Cynthia Henley Cynthia Henley, Lawyer

Until you are 18, your parents / guardians are in control of where you live. If you move out without permission, they can report you as a runaway and you will be returned and anyone who helps you and knows you are a runaway can be prosecuted.

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Answered on 7/31/13, 2:22 pm


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