Q: Can an 18 year old be forced to stay in school or can he live with his mother in another state
My sons father is telling him since he will not graduate this year (even though he will be 18) he will not be able to move back to Florida with the mother.
A: 18 is the age of majority in most states, including Florida. As an adult he can live with whichever parent will have him, and the other parent cannot object. Since you have not stated where he is now, I suppose it's possible that the truancy laws of his present location can require him to continue high school after turning 18 (if that's what you are asking), but I very much doubt it.
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