Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

I am 17 years old, can I (legally) move in with my boyfriend that is (over) 18 years old? I want to make sure he wil NOT get in trouble with the law. I'm not planning on moving in with him but if worst comes to show I need to know this answer ASAP.


Asked on 9/26/11, 12:07 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
M. Elizabeth Foley The Law Office of M. Elizabeth Foley

No, you cannot do that without parental consent unless he's willing to risk going to jail for it. As I said, if your mom wants to file charges against him, him even trying to get you to move in with him, whether or not you actually do, is chargeable criminally.

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Answered on 9/26/11, 12:12 am


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