Q: My boyfriend turns 16 in two months and wants to move out once he is 16. (Ohio)
My boyfriends home parents are split up but neither home situation is healthy and/or safe for him. It is deteriorating his mental health and he needs to move out as soon as possible for his own well being. emancipation is not available in Ohio. However hes working on getting a job and already has found a safe, healthy, and stable place to stay once he is 16.
A: The only way he can legally move out of his parents house karma is with the involvement of the court. If his home life is truly presenting a substantial danger to him, a child protective agency needs to be involved. The only way a non-relative could succeed in transferring custody is if they have previously acted "in loco parentis" and the court finds that the parents are unfit. Those are huge burdens to overcome. If there are genuine safety issues, Child Protective Services is your best bet.
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