Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in Washington
Moving out
At the age of 17, if i want to move can i move out without my parents permission?
Asked on 2/01/08, 7:04 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Merry Kogut
Key Peninsula Law
Re: Moving out
Generally, no, but a lot of people your age do. But have you thought through how you'll have enough money to pay rent and utilities and buy groceries? Will this keep you from going to college?
One thing you CAN do is file a petition for emancipation with a superior court. You can find the forms you need here: http://www.courts.wa.gov/forms/?fa=forms.contribute&formID=17
You'd file these at the court in the county in which you reside. I'm not sure whether it's superior or district court, but you can ask.
Good luck!
Merry
Answered on 2/02/08, 12:05 pm