I am 17 and I can't wait to turn 18. My mom is trying to say that I am not allowed to move out when I am 18 and I have to wait until I am 19. Is this true?

In most states, you can enter into an agreement for a place to rent at age 18.

The real questions are:
a) do you have money saved up for a security deposit?
b) do you have income to pay rent?

Do your homework. Call around about places for rent and ask them if they will rent to you based on no credit or rental history... but if you have a good paying job and some money saved up then you will have what most of them want.

The legal age of majority (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_majority) is locality dependent, generally 18 in the U.S. with certain states being exceptions.

Word is allowed. Best of luck.

Well thankkss , but ill still be in school when I am 19.. what then??

I wish I had kids like you.
You are an inspiration to all of us parents who are broke, dissed, and wondering "why did I think this was this a good idea?"
The word is I'll.

ANY question on law needs to include your general locale as laws vary by area.

Whether you are still in school doesn't have a bearing. It depends on the law and since you haven't told is where you are, we can't tell you the law.

But more than the law, you have to be able to afford to move out. Can you?

Wait what?? Lol

Well I just plan on moving out of my moms house... too many problems... I want to move in with my dad... or my grandmother and take care of her and all that... she is the one who motivates me...

Again for what ever reason, you are not saying where you live, but yes in general at 18 you can move out if you live in the US.

I am 17 and I'm having really bad problems at home... and I reallly want to move out this has been going on all my life!! They make all my decisions and I never learn for myself... some life ill have huh?. well its not like ima be on my own... id either move in with my grandmother.. or my dad... or my boyfriend.. but I want to live with my grandmother... so can I move out and live with her??

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/family-law/can-move-out-18-a-580958.html
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Generally you are still a minor and you cannot move away. That's the law.

I just don't understand!. everyone says you can choose who you live with at age 16?? Like it doesn't make sense to me?.

Yes-if your father takes your mother to the court for custody modification,you will be asked for your preferences,but the judge is the person who decides!

Oh I'm sorrryyy... lol I live in pittsburgh pa...

I live in pittsburgh pa... and I would move in with my grandmother...

Truee... but what if my grandmother does?? That is moms mom... and my dad isn't really stable because he lives with his wife's parents and there is no room for me there...

everyone says you can choose who you live with at age 16??? like it dosent make sence to me???
Not true.While I agree that a sixteen year old preference has its weight in the Court that does not mean the preference will prevail in a custody case.

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Your grandmother does not have legal standing to file for custody until your mother is recognized by the Court as unfit parent.

Ohh okay... welll I don't know I just need to get out of the house and away from my mom because its way too much for me.. one day its I need a job.. next minute she don't want me too... she wants me to get my license.. then she doest... like I don't know what to do!!

There is no legal way to get out of your home.
Another way for you/ but I strongly do not recommend it/ is :leave the school,find a job and ask the court to be emancipated.
Or... try to convince your mother of that it will be better for her and you if you are allowed to move to your grandmother's home.

Okayy.. well thanksss... I'm meant they did tell me to leave yesturday... but my mom made me come back to do dishes... which madee no sense at all... u know?? :(

they did tell me to leave yesturday.... u know???? :(

Who are they?To leave what?. Honestly-I do not know!

My mom and her boyfriend...

my mom and her boyfriend...

I am speechless.:)

This was all covered earlier this month in the thread GV has posted.

In the meantime, "everyone" tells you you can move out at 16 - ? Who is "everyone?"

You can't without the approval of your mother. It's that simple.

Threads should be combined.

Uhm okayy thankss? /

Uhm how?? Ill be 18?. ill be an illegal adult?.

At 18 you are an adult, but you're not 18 now, you're 17. At your age you need the approval of your mother.

Will you have the finances to move out at 18?

i just dont understand!!... everyone says you can choose who you live with at age 16??? like it dosent make sence to me??? ....

Actually your mom may be right. Me research turned up phrases like "a parent is responsible for a child 18 years of age or younger" and a child is emancipated "when they reach 18 AND finish high school".

So you may be stuck with your mom until then.

If you want to move in with your father, he has to file a motion in Family Court to change custody. YOU cannot choose, but a court is likely to go along with your preference, but your father has to bring the action.

P.S. I merged your threads, please post your questions only once.

Okay well I have been back and forth between the both of them... & really I can't take it anymore... id rather live with my father he actually takes care of me.. and feeds me... but out of it all id rather live with my grandmother... yes , I know that I cant... but my dad and mom both have parshel custody... so what would the court do then??

We don't know what a court will do. The court will probably order an evaluation of the home situation for both parents. They will listen to what your preferences are and then make a decision based on what it determines to be your best interests.

Okaayy.. well thank you!! Sooo much!!

I am 17 years old. & I live in pittsburgh pa...

i am 17 years old. & i live in pittsburgh pa ...

And?

Well people keep asking me where I live... so there you go... & yes I will be able to have the finances to move out at 18...

Like everybody gave you like a good answer. Sooo, umm you could like take those aswers and roll with it.

Mkayy?

Thankkss!!

Being an adult and moving out means YOU have to pay your own way... that means coming up with a security deposit... rent, have the means to pay for utilities... food, etc...

You have to have extra money for emergencies... medical insurance... and if you have a car... insurance, fuel, repairs etc...

Sure it sounds like a great idea if you think someone else is going to foot the bill... but as an adult... YOUR assume ALL those responsibilities.

And if you think its going to be easy to get a job that pays enough with ZERO experience... fresh out of school. Then think again. Until you have earned skills that have value in the workplace... you will be at the bottom of the pay scale. Your pay is in line with the real value you have for the employer. It takes education and experience to gain that... until then you are a warm body that can easily be replaced, and command less pay.

That might come as a shock... but that's how life works... its also known as paying your dues.

And being in high school or even college and having no real responsibilities is NOTHING like having to support yourself in the real world.

Don't pay your rent they evict you, don't pay your utilities and they turn them off. Don't have money for food... you don't eat (unless you know where a shelter is).

Life can be harsh... or great. It is what you make it. So don't make it any harder by being self absorbed, You open doors to opportunity based on what you have to offer... and conversely you slam them shut when you start in on what you demand. Don't put yourself at a disadvantage by taking the wrong attitude.

I worry about posters who want to move out, can support themselves - and post "parshel" custody. I don't know how people expect to get hired.

Says something about the level of education in the US, also.

I worry about posters who want to move out, can support themselves - and post "parshel" custody. I don't know how people expect to get hired.

Says something about the level of education in the US, also.

Makes me proud I have a "mature" 17 year old. :p