Wooster, OH asked in Juvenile Law for Ohio

Q: I'm 17 and trying to find a way to move out I have my own car and my own job Plus I still go to school.is there any way?

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A: Your parents are legally obligated to support you until you are 18. If they will permit it, you could move, but a minor is not able to enter into any legally enforceable contracts, like a lease. Would you have health insurance, car insurance? Have you worked out a budget of all your expenses? Living is expensive. Do you have any plans to complete HS and obtain additional education necessary to be able to support yourself financially without public assistance? Here is more information:

https://www.ohiobar.org/forpublic/resources/lawyoucanuse/pages/lawyoucanuse-255.aspx

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