My g/f is in a home wheres her nose is "forced" to the grindstone. its almost always work, and no play, or relaxation. shes almost 17. i've heard that you can move out when your 17 and texas officers wont force 17 yr old minors back to their parents house, as long as you tell your mother where your at and how your doing, being able to support yourself (thats where i would come in), staying one spot, AND stay in school. (which the high scholl guard said this was fine) is this true or have i heard wrong? i know 17 yr old guys can, but my mom says its different with a 17 yr old girl... if any one could clear this up, i thank you. and if theres a way around "divorcing your parents" for her to move out b4 shes 18 would greatly help.. thanks in advance.
Can my girlfriend move out at seventeen
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03-22-2007, 03:20 PMarmyguy902007Can my girlfriend move out at seventeen
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03-22-2007, 03:42 PMpanther10758Re: Can my g/f move out at 17?
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Quoting Texas Family Code, Chapter 31. Removal Of Disabilities Of Minority
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Sec. 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.
Sec. 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.
Sec. 31.003. VENUE. The petitioner shall file the petition in the county in which the petitioner resides.
Sec. 31.004. GUARDIAN AD LITEM. The court shall appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the interest of the petitioner at the hearing.
Sec. 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.
Sec. 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.
Sec. 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. -
03-22-2007, 06:03 PMarmyguy902007Re: Can my g/f move out at 17?
i already know all that, but point balnk can she, yes or no?
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03-22-2007, 06:06 PMpanther10758Re: Can my g/f move out at 17?
Your answer is in the statute which is the law!
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03-22-2007, 06:12 PMarmyguy902007Re: Can my g/f move out at 17?Quote:
Quoting panther10758
yes i understand that. do i just need to talk to a officer and or a lawyer and find out what form/s i need to get her out of there? -
03-22-2007, 06:16 PMpanther10758Re: Can my g/f move out at 17?
"She" needs to either go to courthouse and get papers or "she" needs to find and hire an Attorney!
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03-22-2007, 06:26 PMarmyguy902007Re: Can my g/f move out at 17?Quote:
Quoting panther10758
so it seems I cant get the proper paperwork for her. that she needs to do it, and i cant help her in anyway. -
03-22-2007, 06:30 PMpanther10758Re: Can my g/f move out at 17?
In order to live on her own she needs to be self supporting which she may or may not have a job to do so. Your doing everything for her is not indicator she can deal with life's daily routine! First read the statute! Then if she can meet statute's requirements then her or you can get her paperwork. However its she who needs to fill it out and its she who will face judge!
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03-23-2007, 05:44 AMarmyguy902007Re: Can my g/f move out at 17?Quote:
Quoting panther10758
right, ok. thats what im trying to figure out... i'm not try to do everything just trying to find her the proper paperwork for her to fill out and go b4 the judge. ha ha, her life is pretty hard, shes lucky if she gets to goto sleep from homework. thanks for the info about this. -
03-23-2007, 06:01 AMpanther10758Re: Can my g/f move out at 17?
The paperwork is all the same she only needs to go to courthouse and request paperwork to petition for emancipation