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  • Apr 19, 2012, 06:14 AM
    dunkleyjl
    When can I leave home?
    My mom keeps telling me I cannot leave home till I graduate high school even though I am about to turn 18 in 4 months ill be starting my senior year in 4 months too please help...
  • Apr 19, 2012, 06:16 AM
    DaniCalifornia
    With parents permission you are allowed to move out from 16. Once you are 18 you are officially an adult and are allowed to move out, however she's only looking out for you.

    It also varies depending on where you come from.
  • Apr 19, 2012, 06:19 AM
    J_9
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by DaniCalifornia View Post
    With parents permission you are allowed to move out from 16. Once you are 18 you are officially an adult and are allowed to move out, however she's only looking out for you.

    It also varies depending on where you come from.

    Not in the US. This person is in America and they cannot move out until they reach the age of majority, which is 18. Even at that age, if they are still in high school full time, most likely they will have to stay with their parents until the time of graduation.
  • Apr 19, 2012, 06:54 AM
    DaniCalifornia
    I see. That's the law in the UK.
  • Apr 19, 2012, 07:55 AM
    AK lawyer
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by DaniCalifornia View Post
    I see. That's the law in the UK.

    OP appears to be in Virginia, U.S.A.

    The age of majority in the U.S. with the exception of Alabama and Nebraska, is 18.
  • Apr 19, 2012, 08:44 AM
    ballengerb1
    Age of majority in the UK is 18 except Scotland. Age of majority

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