If I’m 17, can I be forced back home if I ”run away” ?
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If I’m 17, can I be forced back home if I ”run away” ?
Asked on April 11, 2012 under Family Law, Florida
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you can be. At 17 you are still legally considered a minor and your parents are still legally responsible for you and your safety. Emancipation is permitted in some states but it is not easy to do and you are already on your way to being legal at 18. If there is something going on at home that makes you want to leave I urge you to go and seek help and guidance from an adult that you trust and who can help you. Good luck.
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