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Can I legally live with a friend at 16?

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In order to live with a friend at 16, you will need to be legally emancipated or get your parents’ consent. If your friend is older than you and you go to live with them without consent or legal emancipation, your friend could get into a lot of trouble. For example, they might be charged with kidnapping or attempting to corrupt a minor.

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Can I move out at 16 without my parents’ permission?

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It depends on where you live. In many areas, the age of majority is 16, which means you can move out on your own at that point. However, if the age of majority is over 16 where you live, you will likely need to be legally emancipated or get your parents’ permission before you move out.

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Can you rent a house at 16?

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The laws vary depending on where you live. In the U.S., you typically can’t rent a home until you’re 18 or older. However, you might be able to live on your own under a lease in your parents’ name.

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What can I do if I want to move out at 15 or 16 and my parents won't let me?

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Since you are under 18, you are not legally entitled to move out without your parents' permission. Spend the next two years trying to get along with people you have a hard time getting along with. It's a good skill to learn. It can help you later in life.

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