Basically a question you might consider asking yourself is: Will running away make my situation better or worse? Some options that might help while you are thinking things over is to make a check list to see if you have done all that you can to resolve or come to at least a compromise.
Next is to examine how you have attempted to do this. Consider what the best form of communication is to get across your feelings. It is also important that you remember to exercise self- care. We are here to listen and here to help and support you during this difficult time. Sometimes it might be nice to have a listening ear. We can best help by phone or chat.
Take care, NRS. Can I legally do that if my parents let me leave? Hi, Thanks for reaching out to us at the National Runaway Safeline. It sounds like you are looking for the answer to a question about the legality of leaving home before We are not legal experts here at NRS, but it is our understanding that if given parental consent, a or year-old youth can leave home and live independently. Certain other areas of parental jurisdiction may still apply to the youth, as they will still be a legal minor.
We hope this answers your question. You can always Live Chat us by going to runaway. We wish you the best of luck on your journey. You don't deserve to be hurt in any way. If you are at risk of any danger or feeling unsafe, we encourage you to reach out to or seek emergency assistance immediately.
You may also be able to report any mistreatment to CPS. Child Help USA www. They can tell you more about how CPS could respond to your situation. You are not alone in this.
We want you to know that we are here as support to help you through this challenging time. If you would like to talk more in detail please chat soon through our website www. We unfortunately cannot give advice as we are non-directive. You know your situation best We hope to hear from you soon.
Be safe, NRS. Hi I'm 17 and I have a lot going on at home I turn 18 in December but I have really bad depression and my home life is not helping.
I understand I can't leave without parents consent but my father says he's going to try and keep me here at I want to know if there is anyway if your parents are split if the parent you do not live with can sign a consent form for you to leave at I would really like to know.
Hi there, Thanks for reaching out to NRS! We know it can be a difficult thing to contact us. You can always reach out to NAMI to provide mental health support.
In regard to your question about your parents, we are not legal experts and cannot answer that question. You can always reach out to your local authorities and ask them what would be best. If you have any other questions, or would like to talk further, do not hesitate to reach out to us. You can call us or via our live chat at www. Take care! Hello and thank you for reaching out to the National Runaway Safeline.
It is awful that your stepdad is treating you so hurtfully and inappropriately and it makes sense that you want to leave. We would be happy to assist you or answer your questions to the best of our ability. While we are not legal experts, we do have a great deal of experience working with runaways. It is not illegal to run away. It typically does mean that the police could return you home if they encountered you and that would be that. Some police can be more understanding about what is going on at your home.
In our experience, police will oftentimes return the youth back to their guardian almost no matter what. Police typically do not actively search for a runaway youth. If you are staying with someone, your parents could potentially try and press charges against the person you are staying with for what is called harboring a runaway. Again, we are not legal experts, but this is typically considered a misdemeanor offense and it can be difficult to pursue. It would be wise to talk about these risks with your aunt just to make sure you guys are all on the same page.
Additionally, police can sometimes be more lenient about runaway situations the closer you are to Don't have a library account? Texas residents can register for a library account online! Learn more about how to register online.
General Information. Search this Guide Search. This legal research guide provides information about Texas law regarding juveniles and the age of majority. It is strongly recommended that you contact an attorney for advice specific to your situation. If you have questions about anything in this guide, please ask a librarian. Disclaimer: The State Law Library is unable to give legal advice, legal opinions or any interpretation of the law.
About This Guide Can a seventeen-year-old leave home? If a year-old moves out, are they considered a "runaway"? Texas Attorney General Opinions. Attorney General Opinion JC [PDF] This opinion responds to the following request: "Whether law enforcement officers are authorized to take a seventeen-year-old into custody simply because he or she has been reported as a missing child under chapter 63 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, and related questions. Most curfews are aimed at younger teenagers and do not apply to minors who are While many will not consider it a "right," offenders in the Texas criminal justice system may be classified as adults as opposed to juveniles from the age of This means they will be charged and sentenced as an adult if they commit a crime in the state.
In theory, a year-old could be slapped with a full life sentence without possibility of parole before they even reach adulthood. Jayne Thompson earned an LL. Her work has appeared on numerous legal blogs including Quittance, Upcounsel and Medical Negligence Experts.
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