Can my niece move back to Ohio for graduate school at 18?

Full question:

My niece will be 18 in Dec. She wants to come back to her home state of Ohio to graduate school. Since she will be 18 isn't she allowed to come back on her own with out parental consent?

  • Category: Minors
  • Subcategory: Age of Majority
  • Date:
  • State: South Carolina

Answer:

In Ohio, a "child" is defined as a person under the age of eighteen (Title 20, Chapter 7, Article 1, § 20-7-30). Since your niece will be eighteen, she is legally considered an adult and can make her own decisions, including moving back to Ohio for graduate school without parental consent.

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In Ohio, once you turn 18, you are legally considered an adult. This means your parents cannot legally force you to stay at home if you choose to leave, even if you are still in school. However, they may still have some financial obligations to support your education, depending on your circumstances.