Q: I want my minor girlfriend to live with me, would my parents get in trouble even if they don't care if she leaves or not
Basically my girlfriend has a really bad home life, she constantly goes hungry from lack of food, her mom is abusive emotionally and physically and her stepdad is a sick perverted man and she has no friends other than me and her one friend. My parents wouldn't mind if she lived with us but they just don't want to be in any legal trouble at all, if her mom comes wanting her back home than my parents will not make her stay at our house but they wouldn't care either if she just doesn't leave. My girlfriend has lost all love and attachment for her mother and only ever wants to be around my family now. We have a townhouse with 4 sets of income and up to 2 weeks of groceries every week, while she lives with her unemployed pregnant mother relying on her boyfriend's money in their mobile home. I don't care if I could get in trouble and neither does if she gets in trouble but is there any way she can stay in my house without getting my parents in trouble at all by the law?
A:
It is important to understand that laws regarding minors vary by state, and in many cases, a minor cannot legally leave their home without parental consent or a court order. If your girlfriend's home life is truly abusive and unsafe, it may be possible to seek legal options for her to leave and live with you, such as contacting Child Protective Services or seeking a court order for emancipation.
However, if you are simply considering having her live with you without legal consent, it could potentially result in legal trouble for you and your parents. Even if your parents do not object, they could still face legal consequences for harboring a runaway minor. It is important to consider all options and seek legal advice before taking any actions that could result in legal consequences.
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