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Can a teenager move in with family without parental consent? ?

I've always wondered because I know it's illegal for a runaway teen to stay with a friend, is it legal to stay with family? Or in a case of joint custody, is it legal to stay with the other custodian? 

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  • Anonymous
    2 months ago

    It is illegal to "stay" with anyone without the consent of your custodial parent.

  • Anonymous
    6 months ago

    It depends on how old the teen is. In a civilized nation it would be for all teens. 

  • Foofa
    Lv 7
    6 months ago

    Some custody agreements might be loosey goosey enough for a kid to go back and forth at will (and I knew a kid with this arrangement when I was in high school). But generally they dictate down to the minute when and how much time the child must spend with each parent. Ultimately it would come down the parent(s) allowing it because in most cases they'd be entitled to report it to the police as custodial interference (or even kidnapping). 

  • 6 months ago

    Strictly by the letter of the law, a minor can't walk out the door without parental consent.

    In a joint custody case, the custody order doesn't give the CHILD an option.

  • Bruce
    Lv 7
    6 months ago

    It is legal to stay with either parent if they are separated unless there is a specific court order saying otherwise. You can not stay with anyone other than your parents without a court order or their consent. 

  • 6 months ago

    There is NO "other custodian".. If your parents are separated, ONE is the custodial parent.

    No, you cant just go move somewhere without parental consent

  • 6 months ago

    Only if they are 18 or over.

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