Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
17 year old who leaves home- parents responsibilety
Where is the boundaries of financial responsebility of a parent when a 17 year old leaves home against the advice of her father?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: 17 year old who leaves home- parents responsibilety
Parents retain their parental responsibilities, including financial ones, until their children reach the age of majority. However, a seventeen-year-old who is self-supporting and managing her own financial affairs may petition for emancipation from minority. If emancipation is granted, the disabilities of minority are removed, including the disability to contract.
Re: 17 year old who leaves home- parents responsibilety
You are no longer responsible for her once she becomes 18 and is legally considered an adult.
Notice that I did not say she would act in an adult manner!
Good luck!
(Thank you. You reminded me to be sure to tell my kid tomorrow how wonderful she is and how proud I am of her!)
Fran Brochstein
www.familylaw4u.com
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