Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

can i move out at 17 in the state of texas?

can i move out at 17 in the state of texas? with or with out parrents permission?


Asked on 10/15/07, 10:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
TC Langford Langford Law Office

Re: can i move out at 17 in the state of texas?

Sortof.

When you turn 17, you are no longer a 'runaway' under Juvenile Law.

If you advise your parents of your new address, the police will not take a Missing Persons report.

On the other hand you are not an adult, and are not legally able to sign contracts or leases.

Moreover, if your parents are divorced, or if a court has jurisdiction over your person for any reason, then that judge can issue binding orders on you as to conduct, school, and residence.

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Answered on 10/16/07, 2:58 pm


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