Q: Can a parent legally kick out a 19 yr old who is still enrolled in High school? Does the child have legal recourse?
19 yr old boy to be a senior this school year. Unemployed, just moved, no DL nor car. Can a complaint be filed to make the mother take him back in?
A: In PA, a parent's legal obligation to a child ends at 18. If we were talking about a child support case, the support obligation can continue until the later date of the 18th birthday or graduation from high school. I suggest that the 19 year old either work it out with his mother, which will probably involve him truly agreeing to adhere to the rules of the household and being respectful, go live with another relative or friend, or go to the local Legal Assistance office to discuss what options he may have.
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