Q: If i’m 16, can i move out with my legal guardians consent? would there be any repercussions on her part?
My aunt has legal custody of me, but i felt extremely uncomfortable living there so i currently reside in my grandmothers household. my grandmother has given me permission to move out, because at the end of the day she doesn’t have custody, but my aunts not so lenient. she thinks that repercussions will
be held against her if CPS finds out that i’m no longer living there. can she give her consent?
A: Your aunt has legal custody, so she is legally obligated to provide proper care for you. She can't just pass that off to your grandmother. Your aunt can get in trouble for not providing for you. And if you go live somewhere else, both you and the person you move in with can get in trouble. Talk to a family member, teacher, or other trusted adult about your situation.
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