Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Massachusetts

age to move out

i am 17 and a half years old and i wanted to know if i am of age to move out of my parents house or do i have to wait until i am 18 years old?


Asked on 11/02/04, 12:26 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark S. Moroknek Kelly & Curtis, PLLC.

Re: age to move out

In New York, and most States where the age of emancipation is 18, a 17 year old can move out if he is self supporting. Generally, the question arises in child support situations.

Then the rule is that a parent is legally responsible to support a child until the child becomes emancipated, which is usually defined as a) joining the military or b) earning a living, and living on his own.

I don't practice in MA but this is a good rule of thumb.

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Answered on 11/02/04, 7:14 pm


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