Q: I'm 16 and live in Puerto Rico can I leave without consent?
I'm currently living under to much stress and pressure. With parents that don't try to understand how I feel or change. They can be very toxic and it affects me mentally. Can I leave without consent and stay with friends?
A:
Hello and thank you for using Justia. Un Puerto Rico the law states that a person is an under aged minor until the age of twenty-one. Thus being an under aged minor, they are under the custody of an adult. Thus you cannot leave without authorization from your parents or your custodial adult.
What you can do is attempt to speak with your parents about the situatión and perhaps come to done agreement on this matter such as a change of atmosphere like living with other family members or family friends for extended time.
If you need additional information please feel free to contact me directly.
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