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    babyygurll94 Posts: 18, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 9, 2011, 11:33 AM
    Can I move out at 18?
    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?
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    Jun 9, 2011, 11:40 AM

    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.
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    Jun 9, 2011, 11:49 AM

    The legal age of majority is locality dependent, generally 18 in the U.S. with certain states being exceptions.

    Word is allowed. Best of luck.
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    Jun 9, 2011, 02:26 PM
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    Well thankkss , but ill still be in school when I am 19.. what then??
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    Jun 9, 2011, 04:13 PM
    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.
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    Jun 9, 2011, 04:34 PM

    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?
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    Jun 12, 2011, 11:44 AM
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    Wait what?? Lol
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    Jun 12, 2011, 11:47 AM
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    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...
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    Jun 12, 2011, 12:23 PM

    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.
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    Jun 12, 2011, 12:57 PM
    17 and I want to move out!!
    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??
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    Jun 12, 2011, 12:59 PM

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/family...-a-580958.html
    Please do not open multiple treads
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    Jun 12, 2011, 01:01 PM

    Generally you are still a minor and you cannot move away. That's the law.
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    Jun 12, 2011, 01:03 PM
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    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?.
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    Jun 12, 2011, 01:05 PM

    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!
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    Jun 12, 2011, 01:05 PM
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    Oh I'm sorrryyy... lol I live in pittsburgh pa...
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    Jun 12, 2011, 01:06 PM
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    I live in pittsburgh pa... and I would move in with my grandmother...
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    Jun 12, 2011, 01:08 PM
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    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...
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    Jun 12, 2011, 01:09 PM

    Quote Originally Posted by babyygurll94 View Post
    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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    Jun 12, 2011, 01:12 PM

    Please do not use Comment option.Use Answer this question option.

    Your grandmother does not have legal standing to file for custody until your mother is recognized by the Court as unfit parent.
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    Jun 12, 2011, 01:15 PM
    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!!
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