Running Away From Home...

From_Now_On · 05-11-2005, 08:57 PM

I am sorry to be asking all of these legality questions today. I don't really know where to look for answers other than here. I have a question though: How old (in Michigan) must you be to be able to 'run away'? I think I heard you had to be at least 17 to be able to remove yourself from your parents household and not have them be able to say/do anything about it. I'm not sure though. I guess it confuses me because even if you do 'run away' they would still be your legal guardian and you couldn't sign anything for yourself until your 18. Even if you moved in with say...your grandmother (for example), she could not sign anything for you as she is not your legal guardian. It seems like a catch-22, you can leave...but you can't really because you need them to do basically anything until your 18 and can sign for yourself. I'm just very confused on how this all works I guess. Does anyone know?

Thanks...

PhoenixInATL · 05-11-2005, 09:17 PM

Hey there,

Well, I don't know what the laws are in Michigan right now. I do know that back in 1984 in Pennsylvania you could become "legally emancipated" from your parents at the age of 15. Trust me, I looked into it too.

I could try to find out for you, but first tell me, why is it you want to become emancipated ("run away legally") from your parents? And how old are you? Tell me a bit about yourself.

From_Now_On · 05-11-2005, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by PhoenixInATL

Hey there,

Well, I don't know what the laws are in Michigan right now. I do know that back in 1984 in Pennsylvania you could become "legally emancipated" from your parents at the age of 15. Trust me, I looked into it too.

I could try to find out for you, but first tell me, why is it you want to become emancipated ("run away legally") from your parents? And how old are you? Tell me a bit about yourself.

Well, as for myself I have been curious of the subjet before. My dad was physically/verbally/mentally abusive and there were times I wanted to just...leave. Of course I had younger siblings to think of (not that my dad would hurt them) but I didn't want to leave them with all the mental crap. Anyway, that has settled down but recently I have become worried that things might slip back into it because of some new family drama...so true, I confess I am interested for myself as well, however, I'm 17 so I think I could stick it out if it came to all that again. However, my friend (whom is 16), is going through some crazy times. Her mom is flipping out on her and she wants to find a way to leave her custody (if possible). Her mom has radically responded to my friend's relationship (she doesn't approve) and she's been making it hard from the get-go (perhaps check my last post for further info?) anyway, last night her mom ended up grabbing her wrist and throwing her to the floor when the phone rang and it was her boyfriend calling to make sure she was alright since her mom had screamed at him earlier when he had stopped by and my friend was not home. I'll be darned if I don't try and help her figure something out because I'm not about to sit back and let her take that crap. She's a good kid and I know what it's like to have a crazy parent like that and ESPECIALLY with the violence it can't be allowed. So I'm studying up tonight trying to think of any way I can help my friend. Thanks.

-FNO

_hopeless_ · 05-16-2005, 05:13 PM

I hope you have somewhere to go though. It's really tragic what you hear happens to people who run away from home.

From_Now_On · 05-16-2005, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by _hopeless_

I hope you have somewhere to go though. It's really tragic what you hear happens to people who run away from home.

Don't worry. I'm not known for being reckless by any means and niether is my friend.

PhoenixInATL · 05-16-2005, 07:56 PM

What is it her mom is so upset about, concerning her dating this guy? Has she specified it?

And regarding yourself, do try to stick it out. With less than a year to go, I wouldn't stir up a can of worms. You've made it this far. I know it's not fun, but you can make it. Are you going to be 17 or 18 when you graduate?

As far as helping your friend. I understand. I'm known for bending over backwards to help people. Too often though I've done it to my own detriment. As long as you're careful not to cross that line...

05-11-2005, 08:57 PM	#1
From_Now_On Offline Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 369	Running Away From Home... I am sorry to be asking all of these legality questions today. I don't really know where to look for answers other than here. I have a question though: How old (in Michigan) must you be to be able to 'run away'? I think I heard you had to be at least 17 to be able to remove yourself from your parents household and not have them be able to say/do anything about it. I'm not sure though. I guess it confuses me because even if you do 'run away' they would still be your legal guardian and you couldn't sign anything for yourself until your 18. Even if you moved in with say...your grandmother (for example), she could not sign anything for you as she is not your legal guardian. It seems like a catch-22, you can leave...but you can't really because you need them to do basically anything until your 18 and can sign for yourself. I'm just very confused on how this all works I guess. Does anyone know? Thanks...

05-11-2005, 09:17 PM	#2
PhoenixInATL Offline Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Suwanee, GA Age: 40 Posts: 116	Hey there, Well, I don't know what the laws are in Michigan right now. I do know that back in 1984 in Pennsylvania you could become "legally emancipated" from your parents at the age of 15. Trust me, I looked into it too. I could try to find out for you, but first tell me, why is it you want to become emancipated ("run away legally") from your parents? And how old are you? Tell me a bit about yourself.

05-16-2005, 05:13 PM	#4
_hopeless_ Offline Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Gender: Female Posts: 51	I hope you have somewhere to go though. It's really tragic what you hear happens to people who run away from home.

05-16-2005, 07:56 PM	#6
PhoenixInATL Offline Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Suwanee, GA Age: 40 Posts: 116	What is it her mom is so upset about, concerning her dating this guy? Has she specified it? And regarding yourself, do try to stick it out. With less than a year to go, I wouldn't stir up a can of worms. You've made it this far. I know it's not fun, but you can make it. Are you going to be 17 or 18 when you graduate? As far as helping your friend. I understand. I'm known for bending over backwards to help people. Too often though I've done it to my own detriment. As long as you're careful not to cross that line...