Q: I am a 19 year old female and my parents told me I have 7 days to move out. What are my rights?
They have supported me my whole life sending me to private school and only until this summer did I get a job as they said it was unnecessary in the past. This summer they told me I had to live with them here in ND instead of our home in AZ. I was told I have 7 days to get out of the apartment by them, however I have no friends or family here other than coworkers and therefore, no place to go. The money I get from my job goes directly to paying for previous college classes and gas for the car they bought me. They told me they were going to take the car as well. What are my options?
A:
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Unfortunately, any parental responsibility in North Dakota ended on your nineteenth birthday. They are no longer obligated to house you, feed you, or provide for you. If the care is in their name, then you no longer have a right to that either.
Please contact the Family Crisis Shelter in Williston, 421 34th street east. (701) 572-0757 and see if they can help arrange some shelter for you.
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