Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

what is the legal age a child can leave home in texas


Asked on 2/28/11, 5:51 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Daley KoonsFuller PC

The child can petition the court for emancipation at the age of 16, but will need a parent to verify the petition. Other than that, unless the parents consent to the child leaving sooner, the age is 18.

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Answered on 3/10/11, 9:41 am


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