I am asking this on behalf of a 17 year-old I know that would like to leave her parents' home before the age of 18 if possible. She lives in the state of Kentucky. I know that there is NO emancipation law in the state of Kentucky, so my question is : What would happen if she did in fact leave home and moved in with her older sister ? Would the parents' be able to have her escorted by police back to their home ? Does she have any rights as a 17 year-old whatsoever ? Could she go to court and request that she live where she chooses ? She is verbally abused EVERY SINGLE DAY living with her parents, but there is no physical abuse. Thank you for any insight into what can be done in this situation.

