Q: If I am 16, can I legally move out of my house without parental consent? I would be moving into a healthy, safe home.
From what I have read, I cannot be made to move back in with my family unless I am in physical danger where I am staying. I want to move out as soon as possible. I may be pregnant and staying in this home will threaten the safety of myself and my baby. I will be 17 in five months. Please give me some kind of answer, I need it as soon as I can get it. Thank you.
A:
First of all, I see you're asking from Ohio -- and this is a Pennsylvania law forum. The answers you get here will be about Pennsylvania law only. If you're looking for Ohio law, I suggest you post your question there.
As for a summary of your options and Pennsylvania law concerning your issues, take a look at this:
https://jlc.org/sites/default/files/attachments/2018-02/Fact%20Sheet%20-%20Emancipation%2C%20or%20Living%20Away%20From%20Your%20Parents%2C%20in%20Pennsylvania.pdf.
Best of luck to you.
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