Can a 17 year old girl leave her home and move in with her aunt. she has a job and is in school. she cant get along with her step-mom. she lives in north carolina what is her right?
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To answer that question if her step mom and her aunt agrees to that if not then you might have to go to leagel actions.
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Generally, the parent with custody (in this case, her biological father) gets to decide her fate, unless the court revokes or limits his parental rights. It's also possible that she could get the court to declare her an "emanicpated minor", if she can show that she's competent to make her own decisions and that her father does not have her best interests at heart. That step really requires an attorney (contact legal aid). An emancipated minor would be able to make her own choices in this regard without consulting a parent. Of course, if she's 17 she's not far from legal age... it's probably simpler just to wait a bit and then do as she pleases when she's 18.
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To petition for emancipation, you need: 1. Certified copy of birth certificate 2. Names and addresses of your parents/guardians, etc 3. Your address and length of residence 4. A stated reason for declaring emancipation 5. A written plan for meeting your own financial needs (like a wages-earned statement) ...and you file the petition with the courts and let them hash it out. I'm not sure how long it takes generally
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I feel pretty sure a 17 yr old girl can move in with the quarterback of the football team if she wants to.
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