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wsissom · Feb 6, 2010, 05:33 PM

Was just wondering what the legal age for me to let a kid move out of the house

cdad · Feb 6, 2010, 06:00 PM

18

ScottGem · Feb 6, 2010, 06:10 PM

A "kid" cannot move out. Only an adult can. Which means 18.

wsissom · Feb 6, 2010, 06:25 PM

Originally Posted by ScottGem

A "kid" cannot move out. Only an adult can. Which means 18.

What is the age I can let my kid move out of the house

ScottGem · Feb 6, 2010, 06:26 PM

Again 18. You are legally responsible for your children until they reach the age of majority.

wsissom · Feb 6, 2010, 06:33 PM

Originally Posted by ScottGem

Again 18. You are legally responsible for your children until they reach the age of majority.

I heard you could let them move out at 16 with consent

cdad · Feb 6, 2010, 06:37 PM

Your hearing something but not understanding the implications of it. Sure you can let them move at that age but your still responsible for them and they can't initiate a contract. They can't even go to the doctor without your consent. And the topper is you could be accused of abandonment and arrested for it.

wsissom · Feb 6, 2010, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by califdadof3

Your hearing something but not understanding the implications of it. Sure you can let them move at that age but your still responsible for them and they can't initiate a contract. They can't even go to the doctor without your consent. And the topper is you could be accused of abandonment and arrested for it.

Is that just California all states are different right I know 18 is legal age but can you not let them out of the house at 16 yeah we would still be responsible if he got in trouble with the law but can we get in trouble for letting him move out

Fr_Chuck · Feb 6, 2010, 06:43 PM

First both parents would have to agree and you could be held liable if they do anything wrong,

Also if they are not in proper living condition, or if they are not going to school, they can come after you also.

So it is a very large risk, if they do something wrong or illegal, then child protection services will be all over you.

As long as nothing goes wrong, OK

But it is not a good idea

cdad · Feb 6, 2010, 06:44 PM

Yes. Its pretty much across the board in all states. It is called age of majority. And for the most part its 18 across the land. Some states take it to 21 for other purposes but if caught in a crime then 18 is the "adult" line for conviction.

Sure its yor child and you could let them move but your placing yourself at risk.

wsissom · Feb 6, 2010, 07:00 PM

Originally Posted by califdadof3

Yes. Its pretty much accross the board in all states. It is called age of majority. And for the most part its 18 across the land. Some states take it to 21 for other purposes but if caught in a crime then 18 is the "adult" line for conviction.

Sure its yor child and you could let them move but your placing yourself at risk.

Well here is the deal we have a fifteen year old that refuses to tell the truth about anything have been through all the counseling and all that so I'm just sick of the he lies steal and everything else you can think of so what would you do

ScottGem · Feb 6, 2010, 07:08 PM

What do the counselors say?

wsissom · Feb 6, 2010, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by ScottGem

what do the counselors say?

They says that he's out of control and if she was us she would find a way for him to move out She says he dangerous and needs to be out of our home

ScottGem · Feb 6, 2010, 07:25 PM

I would be very surprised at a reputable counselor that would make such a recommendation. I think you need to get another opinion.

wsissom · Feb 6, 2010, 07:30 PM

She's good she thinks he needs to placed in a theraputic foster home and she not the first that said that but we thought maybe he would change as he got older he was kicked out of one the best hospital in the state because they couldn't handle him.

ScottGem · Feb 6, 2010, 07:50 PM

Being placed is a therapeutic foster home is not the same as just having him move out. You just can't let him out on his own. He has to be placed in some sort of care environment.

wsissom · Feb 6, 2010, 07:58 PM

Originally Posted by ScottGem

Being placed is a therapeutic foster home is not the same as just having him move out. You just can't let him out on his own. He has to be placed in some sort of care environment.

Well I didn't say she said throw him out she said he needed out of the home but how do you go about placing him somewhere I guess is a better question we love him but just can handle him anymore and he is rubbin off on our youngest kid and now he is in trouble at school all the time they can't handle him and I don't know what to do other than give up on the other one

cdad · Feb 6, 2010, 08:00 PM

Also since you already have that recommendation from a professional you are at greater risk of being arrested for abandonment as well as neglect. It could bring felont charges upon you should your child commit a crime against another.

If there are no other symptoms beyond bad behavior. Like autism etc then have you considered a boot camp as a last resort?

ScottGem · Feb 6, 2010, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by wsissom

well i didnt say she said throw him out she said he needed out of the home

That's not the way it came across. You said she recommended he be moved out. You may have to work with the state or family services to find an appropriate place to place him.

wsissom · Feb 6, 2010, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by califdadof3

Also since you already have that recomendation from a professional you are at greater risk of being arrested for abandonment as well as neglect. It could bring felont charges upon you should your child commit a crime against another.

If there are no other symtoms beyond bad behavior. Like autism etc then have you considered a boot camp as a last resort?

Yeah we have but they are so expensive but yeah he has more than behavior problem... lots more a couple is borderline anti social, adhd but not all