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[unique1183]

I have a 17 year old friend who is graduating from highschool in may, has a job, a car and a 2 year old child. can she legally move out of her mothers home if she has a good, safe place to live?

 

[jacksgal]

Not without parental consent

 

[CdwJava]

What state is she in?

Generally, no - not without parental permission. But, some states have loopholes in the runaway laws that effectively prevent the police from forcibly returning 17 year olds to home.

- Carl