Port Allegany, PA asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Juvenile Law for Pennsylvania

Q: I do my high school online and I live in the state of PA I turn 18 in Apri can i move out if I'm still in school

Could my parents legally force me to still live with them, it's not a good environment.

1 Lawyer Answer
Peter N. Munsing
Peter N. Munsing
Answered
  • Wyomissing, PA
  • Licensed in Pennsylvania

A: You may emancipate yourself but understand that this will remove their support obligation. You should understand and consider the consequences, and I'd suggest working it through with a counselor, because there will be fallout for you to process.

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