Norman, OK asked in Gov & Administrative Law and Juvenile Law for Oklahoma

Q: 17 turn 18 in 2 months want to move to another state without parents permission

I’m 17 and I turn 18 in 2 months and there’s a lot of family problems and I want to move to puerto Rico with a family friend without my moms permission, if my mom files me as a runway what would happen to me.

1 Lawyer Answer
Gary Johnston Dean
Gary Johnston Dean
Answered
  • Juvenile Law Lawyer
  • Pryor, OK
  • Licensed in Oklahoma

A: You possibly could be picked up as a "Runaway Juvenile" in your new home, before you turn 18, BUT, a good lawyer there could probably prevent them returning you to your home. AND, considering everything, and you being almost 18, I seriously doubt if this would happen. Also, to return you, they would have to pay your airfare back home. Good luck.

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