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At age 17 can I choose my guardian?

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At age seventeen am I able to choose the guardian I live with, or live with a friend?

Answer:

Please see the information at the following links:


http://lawdigest.uslegal.com/minors/age-of-majority/6421/

http://lawdigest.uslegal.com/minors/emancipation-of-minor/6598/

http://lawdigest.uslegal.com/estate-planning/guardianships-and-conservatorships/7236/

http://lawdigest.uslegal.com/family-laws/guardianship/7345/

This content is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Legal statutes mentioned reflect the law at the time the content was written and may no longer be current. Always verify the latest version of the law before relying on it.

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Generally, a 17-year-old does not have to live with their parents, but this depends on state laws. Most states consider minors to be under parental control until they reach the age of majority, which is usually 18. However, if a minor is emancipated, they may have the legal right to choose their living situation independently.

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