Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Tennessee

Q: I turn 18 in october, but i’m still in high school. Can i legally move out in the state of Tennessee when i turn 18?

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Leonard Robert Grefseng
Leonard Robert Grefseng
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Columbia, TN
  • Licensed in Tennessee

A: At age 18, any person is considered an adult in Tennessee ( except for the purchase or consumption of alcohol, for which the minimum age is 21).

The real issue, which is not stated in your question, is whether you should move out: do you have the maturity and resources to live independently?

You may be an exception, but most 18 year olds do not. I strongly suggest you make your concerns known to your parents and try to resolve whatever conflict exists I some other way before making such a drastic action.

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