How can I get emancipated at 17 without parental consent?

First, you’ll have to file a petition for emancipation with the courts, which includes why you want to be emancipated, as well as proof that you can support yourself financially. You can also become an emancipated minor by joining the military or getting married.

What is the earliest age you can get emancipated?

To get a declaration of emancipation, you have to prove ALL of these things:

You are at least 14 years old.
You do not want to live with your parents. Your parents do not mind if you move out.
You can handle your own money.
You have a legal way to make money.
Emancipation would be good for you.

Can your parents control you at 17?

A parent has both the legal right and the duty to control their 16- or 17-year old children, unless they are emancipated.

Can I move out of my parents house at 17?

So, whether it’s 16, 17, or 18 years old, the answer is “yes, you can legally move out of your parents’ home.” You’ll just be required to demonstrate that you can provide for yourself like any other adult, or you’ll be under the supervision of a guardian.

What can I do at age 17?

Drive most vehicles and pilot a helicopter or plane.
No longer be subject to a care order.
Become a blood donor.
Be interviewed by the Police without an adult present.
Leave your body for medical study if you die.

Can you move in with a friend at 17?

Technically, yes. If your parents directed you to live there, or if the family members are your legal guardians, that is where you are supposed to be. At 17 you do not have the legal right to choose to live elsewhere.

Is 17 and a half legal?

18 years of age. Under California law, a person must be at least 18 years of age in order legally to have sex with another person to whom he or she is not married.

Is it weird for a 17 year old to date a 19 year old?

Your dating relationship is not necessarily the problem. Simply “dating” someone under age (under 18 in most states) is not a crime. However, a sexual relationship, even if totally consensual is a crime.

Is it legal to date a 18 when your 17?

California – The age of consent in California is 18. It is illegal for anyone to engage in sexual intercourse with a minor (someone under the age of 18), unless they are that person’s spouse. California employs a tiered system where the greater the difference in age, the greater the penalty.

Can a 17 and 14 year old date?

It’s not illegal to date, but you cannot legally consent to any sexual contact until you are 16.