Legal Question in Juvenile Dependency in Missouri

Im a 16 year old girl, turning 17 in four months. I am absolutely MISERABLE living where im living, and i CANT do it anymore. Yeah, i know, every teenager says this, but my case is different. Everyday i get bitched at for something, i never have any type of control over my own life, and im tired of it. I told my mom i wanna move out when i turn 17, and she said absolutely no. She said shell have me committed to a mental hospital (im perfectly sane) before she lets me leave. I live in missouri. Can she do this? If i leave without her permission when im 17 can she make the cops bring me home? I need to know what i can and cant do...thank you.

Asked on 2/28/14, 11:29 am

Mel Franke Mel G. Franke, Attorney at Law

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You can leave when you can support yourself.

Answered on 3/05/14, 1:06 pm

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