Pompano Beach, FL asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Florida

Q: I’m 17 and I have a full time job, want to move out, what’s the process?

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Terrence H Thorgaard
Terrence H Thorgaard
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  • Freeeport, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: You get someone to petition the court to remove your "disability of nonage". Some details are here:

http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0700-0799/0743/Sections/0743.015.html

But where would you live? If you want to rent, or buy, you would probably need to follow the "removal of disability" process first.

Shiobhan Olivero
Shiobhan Olivero
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  • Divorce Lawyer
  • Brandon, FL
  • Licensed in Florida

A: The question I ask back is - when are you going to turn 18? You can hire someone to file a petition for emancipation so that you can emancipate and live on your own as a minor --- if you meet all of the requirements of the law. However, the process is not a quick one. So, if you are going to turn 18 in 6 months, it is better to just wait it out, as your petition for emancipation may or may not be done by then. You should call an attorney to consult with them on the qualifications and the burden needed to establish emancipation if you want to petition to do so.

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