Charlotte, NC asked in Family Law, Adoption and Child Custody for North Carolina

Q: I’m 17 years old I live in a group home and I am in DSS coustody can they move me outta state without my consent

Also can they move me when I’m about to be 18 in less than 8 months

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  • Jacksonville, NC
  • Licensed in North Carolina

A: The short answer is, likely yes. Until you turn 18 - you are a child and if DSS has custody of you, they can do with you pretty much as they please until you do turn 18. Your best bet is to do the best you can to make whatever they do as tolerable for yourself as you can make it. When you turn 18 you can start your life on your own terms and begin to put that behind you. Best of luck.

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