Legal Question in Family Law in Texas
In "Texas" could a sisteen year old if he(she) have enough money to get a house , They have a job , they are still going to school , can provide food and everything in the need for themself could they move out?
Even if it wasn't their parents fault they wanted to leave it was theirs , because they want to be ready for when they have to leave for college in about 3 years or so?
1 Answer from Attorneys
I don't know of any landlord that would rent to a minor. A minor cannot legally sign a contract in the State of Texas.
A 16 yr. old could ask to "remove their disabilities" (emancipate) in the State of Texas. It is rare but the child would have to be totally self-supporting. I've addressed this on my blog. www.txfamilylaw4u.blogspot.com - it was a long time ago so you'll have to scroll down to find it. Judges hate emancipation and in over 20 yrs. of practice I've never done one. Plus, the parents would need to agree to it.
A child cannot move out until they are 18. Then they are an adult under Texas law.
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