Am I leagally able to move out at the age of 17?

[all16]

Texas:

I have been moved around from place to place since i could remember, i now currently live with my aunt. I am 16 since this last Febuary and 17 next.
I have pondered on this thought for a long time.
"Am I able to move out at the age of 17?"
Considering my situation with my aunt and my parents, I am fixing to go to court for her to get complete custody of me, but next year whe i turn 17 i was curious to know if I was going to be able to move out.
My aunt also has two kids of her own and I would hate to take away from that and my younger sister.
How can I solve this matter??

 

[all16]

please help!!!

 

[jacksgal]

You cannot move outside of your home without consent of your parents or legal guardian(s)

 

[cbg]

You can move out of the house when you either turn 18 or have the permission of your legal guardian, whoever that may be. Not before.

 

[katlowe]

Well I am not a lawyer but I had a friend when I was around your age who filed a petition with the courts to become an imancipated minor. That means you can prove you are able to financially support yourself. I don't know where you live but here in Missouri 17 I am told is the age that the children can move from the home without parental consent.

I don't know what the laws are in Texas so you should probably consult a lawyer to find out what the legal age is. Unless you can prove you can financially support yourself outside the home and file to become an imancipated minor based on that you are pretty much playing the waiting game.

Why are you in such a hurry to be on your own? Being independant is great sure but doing it before you're ready or prepared to do so is in my opinion a disaster waiting to happen.

Good luck!

 

[jacksgal]

FAMILY CODE


TITLE 2. CHILD IN RELATION TO THE FAMILY


SUBTITLE A. LIMITATIONS OF MINORITY


CHAPTER 31. REMOVAL OF DISABILITIES OF MINORITY




§ 31.001. Requirements.


(a) A minor may petition to have the disabilities of minority removed for limited or general purposes if the minor is:


(1) a resident of this state;


(2) 17 years of age, or at least 16 years of age and living separate and apart from the minor's parents, managing conservator, or guardian; and (3) self-supporting and managing the minor's own financial affairs.


(b) A minor may file suit under this chapter in the minor's own name. The minor need not be represented by next friend.


§ 31.002. Requisites of Petition; Verification.


(a) The petition for removal of disabilities of minority must state:


(1) the name, age, and place of residence of the petitioner;


(2) the name and place of residence of each living parent;


(3) the name and place of residence of the guardian of the person and the guardian of the estate, if any;


(4) the name and place of residence of the managing conservator, if any;


(5) the reasons why removal would be in the best interest of the minor; and


(6) the purposes for which removal is requested.


(b) A parent of the petitioner must verify the petition, except that if a managing conservator or guardian of the person has been appointed, the petition must be verified by that person. If the person who is to verify the petition is unavailable or that person's whereabouts are unknown, the guardian ad litem shall verify the petition.


§ 31.003. Venue.


The petitioner shall file the petition in the county in which the petitioner resides.


§ 31.004. Guardian Ad Litem.


The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the interest of the petitioner at the hearing.


§ 31.005. Order.


The court by order, or the Texas Supreme Court by rule or order, may remove the disabilities of minority of a minor, including any restriction imposed by Chapter 32, if the court or the Texas Supreme Court finds the removal to be in the best interest of the petitioner. The order or rule must state the limited or general purposes for which disabilities are removed.


§ 31.006. Effect of General Removal.


Except for specific constitutional and statutory age requirements, a minor whose disabilities are removed for general purposes has the capacity of an adult, including the capacity to contract. Except as provided by federal law, all educational rights accorded to the parent of a student, including the right to make education decisions under Section 151.003(a)(10), transfer to the minor whose disabilities are removed for general purposes.


§ 31.007. Registration of Order of Another State or Nation.


(a) A nonresident minor who has had the disabilities of minority removed in the state of the minor's residence may file a certified copy of the order removing disabilities in the deed records of any county in this state.


(b) When a certified copy of the order of a court of another state or nation is filed, the minor has the capacity of an adult, except as provided by Section 31.006 and by the terms of the order.