Mira Loma, CA asked in Child Custody and Family Law for California

Q: I’m 17 and want to move out I have a steady job, good grades, and a place to stay. Can my mom legally force me to stay?

Im going to be 17 in 9 months, but I’d like to leave my home now. I would have a steady place to live and a full way of getting to school. Is there any legal way my mom can force me back if I runaway without her knowing?

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Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
Answered
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Yes, you can be forced back, unless you are a legally emancipated minor. There are forms on the Court website and information online on how to do this. I suggest you should contact a local attorney to discuss your personal situation.

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