Can I move in with my grandparents at 17?

Assuming that your mother is unwilling to let you go, your grandparents would need to file for guardianship for you in either Probate or Juvenile Court. Since you’re 17, you would need to consent to their petition in writing.

Can a 12 year old choose to live with a grandparent?

If the child is at least 12 years old, he or she may choose who takes custody. Conditions for grandparent visitation rights include determination of whether one of the child’s parents is deceased, or a parent has had his or her parental rights terminated.

Can I move in with my grandparents at 18?

Once you are 18, you can live wherever you like. Talk to your school counselor, clergy, doctor, or other trusted adult about your plans and concerns.

Can I choose who I want to live with at 16?

A California judge is required to consider your preference, but is NOT required to let you decide. It’s part of being a minor; your parents get to decide some stuff for you, until you’re an adult, or emanciptaed.

Do you have to live with your parents to get emancipated?

Emancipation would be good for you. If you do not want to live with your parents, you do not necessarily have to get emancipated. You can: Make an agreement with your parents to live somewhere else. You can learn a lot more about emancipation by reading Legal Services for Children’s Emancipation Manual.

What is emancipation of a child?

Emancipation is a legal way for children to become adults before they are 18. Once a child is emancipated, his or her parents do not have custody or control of him or her anymore. Emancipation is usually forever.

Do I have to pay child support after emancipation?

Even after legal emancipation, it is possible that parents may be obligated to continue child support payments for adult offspring. A court may order a parent to continue child support payments beyond emancipation for several reasons:

Can a court cancel an emancipated minor?

But the court can cancel the emancipation if the minor asking for the emancipation lies to the court or is no longer able to support himself or herself. If you are emancipated, you can do some things without your parent’s permission, like: