Q: Can my 17 year old son legally move out in the state of Ohio
Will I need to emancipate my 17 year old son before he moves out of my house at 17 years old his birthday is in five month
A: There is no procedure for emancipating a child in Ohio. In the context of a court proceeding, such as one in which the parents are seeking to force a child to return, the judge may find the child is in fact emancipated, but there is no application process. There is also no law requiring him to live at home. Many kids move out at 17 to go to college with no problems at all. The important thing to remember as a parent as that you are responsible for his health, safety, maintenance, and education until he turns 18 or graduates from high school. If he remains in high school until after his 18th birthday, your responsibility in these matters continues until he graduates or drops out. So, if he moves into a nice apartment and works, studies, or both, and stays out of trouble, as so many kids do, there won't be any issue. However, if he winds up homeless and starving, you could be held accountable.
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