I'm 16 years old and I hate where I live. I live with my Aunt and Uncle.
I live here because my biological mom signed her rights over when I was 9 years old. I was "adopted" by a old couple. A few years ago they let me move back with my family and the only way they would let that happen was if it was my Aunt and Uncle. I just turned 16 and I don't wanna live with them anymore. My friend and her mom said that they would take me in and talk to a lawyer and stuff but I just want to know if it's possible. Someone please respond soon...
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10-23-2017, 11:36 AMJoni_Covington17What Can You Do if You Don't Want To Live With Relatives Approved by Your Parents
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10-23-2017, 11:46 AMflyingronRe: Elder Law
That would be something for your (adoptive) parents to determine.
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10-23-2017, 12:00 PMJoni_Covington17Re: Elder Law
I understand that but my adoptive parents are strict. And I don't wanna go back to them.
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10-23-2017, 12:07 PMMr. KnowitallRe: Elder LawIn two years, you will be able to decide where you live. Until then, it's up to your parents.Quote:
Quoting Joni_Covington17
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10-23-2017, 12:27 PMcbgRe: Elder Law
Until you are 18, you live where your parents or legal guardians say you live.
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10-23-2017, 12:35 PMMark47nRe: Elder Law
Why is "adopted" in quotes? You were either adopted or not. Which is it? This is important. Are the "old couple" named on your birth certificate? If not, who is?
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10-23-2017, 05:14 PMBooRennieRe: Elder LawState dependent, of course. And OP did not mention the state.Quote:
Quoting cbg
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10-23-2017, 05:20 PMcbgRe: Elder Law
True. But just so it's clear, there are some states where the legal age to move out without permission is OLDER than 18. There is no state where it is YOUNGER.
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10-23-2017, 07:52 PMMr. KnowitallRe: Elder LawThere are states in which the age of majority is greater than 18, but none in which the courts will treat you as a runaway if you move out at 18. There is no state that prosecutes status offenses past a minor's 18th birthday.Quote:
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10-24-2017, 05:45 AMcbgRe: Elder Law
Which is why I started out the way I did. The qualifier was added only after another poster made a comment that I thought might mislead the OP into thinking there was a chance s/he could move out without permission at an earlier age.