Q: My girlfriend is 17, mom having custody, but she lives with grandparents. Can she up and move out ? What are laws on th
My girlfriend is 17. Her mother has legal custody of her but she lives with her grandparents. Is there any way she could move in with me? I had ran away whenever I was 17 a few years ago and the cops said they could only bring me back home one time, after that it was on my own because I was a legal adult at 17. Her grandparents are considered legal guardians but if she has a place to live if she leaves, and continues to go to school, can we get around the laws or any type of serious trouble behind this situation? Her grandma and her argue 24/7 and she always says she’s moving out, and gramma says to leave, but she never does.... if she was to record these conversations would it help the cause of her moving out or what ? I need serious laws on this, and not any type of personal advice or outlook. Please help.
A: No, a 17 year old is minor and cannot leave home without consent until age 18.
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