Rutherfordton, NC asked in Family Law and Child Support for North Carolina

Q: I am 16, but when i turning 17 in march. I want to live on my own,can i move out at 17 and my mom cant bring my back?

I have wanted to move out of my moms house since i was 15. when i was 15 i runaway but the cops brought my back so im trying to figure out if i can leave at 17?

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A: Of course you can not move out when you are 17. Nor should you - you can't even write a sentence correctly. Just stick it out until your 18 and then go do what you want.

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