What is the legal age to move out in Texas?

Butterfly_06 · 12-22-2007, 01:16 AM

I live in Texas and I'm 17. I live with my parents, but I don't get along with my dad. Everyday we usually argue and now it's gotten worse. I will be 18 in 6 months but I can't take all the arguements. I've heard at 17 you can legally move out, is that true? Please help me.

FunnyBone · 12-22-2007, 02:19 AM

eh that might be iffy if you are trying to get your own apartment. If you move out to live with a friend you can do it right now I believe. However don't quote me as legal advice please, because I'm no lawyer.

moore850 · 12-22-2007, 04:17 AM

You could legally divorce your parents and move out, it might be costly.. However, if you could cite abuse, you would be out of there in a heartbeat. Just contact your local Texas Child Protective Services or the police and they'll help you get out of there.

**T.S.** · 02-18-2008, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Butterfly_06

I live in Texas and I'm 17. I live with my parents, but I don't get along with my dad. Everyday we usually argue and now it's gotten worse. I will be 18 in 6 months but I can't take all the arguements. I've heard at 17 you can legally move out, is that true? Please help me.

18 is the legal age to move out in Texas. Your parents can still report you as a runaway at 17.

**Panterro** · 02-19-2008, 01:20 AM

yeah 18. I would hold out for the 6 months then move. Can't say crud about it then. Also they can toss you at 18 too.. so be ready.

12-22-2007, 01:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
Butterfly_06 Newbie Join Date: Dec 22nd, 2007 Posts: 1	What is the legal age to move out in Texas? I live in Texas and I'm 17. I live with my parents, but I don't get along with my dad. Everyday we usually argue and now it's gotten worse. I will be 18 in 6 months but I can't take all the arguements. I've heard at 17 you can legally move out, is that true? Please help me.

12-22-2007, 02:19 AM	#2 (permalink)
FunnyBone Newbie Join Date: Dec 22nd, 2007 Posts: 1	Re: What is the legal age to move out in Texas? eh that might be iffy if you are trying to get your own apartment. If you move out to live with a friend you can do it right now I believe. However don't quote me as legal advice please, because I'm no lawyer.

12-22-2007, 04:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
moore850 Newbie Join Date: Dec 22nd, 2007 Posts: 1	Re: What is the legal age to move out in Texas? You could legally divorce your parents and move out, it might be costly.. However, if you could cite abuse, you would be out of there in a heartbeat. Just contact your local Texas Child Protective Services or the police and they'll help you get out of there.

02-19-2008, 01:20 AM	#5 (permalink)
Panterro TEXAS ***** ADVISOR Join Date: Jan 21st, 2007 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 1,513	Re: What is the legal age to move out in Texas? yeah 18. I would hold out for the 6 months then move. Can't say crud about it then. Also they can toss you at 18 too.. so be ready. __________________ "No ma'am. We at the FBI do not have a sense of humor that we're aware of".

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