What can I do to force my 16 year old son home or to live with his father?

Full question:

At the age of 16 can my son remove himself from the house and live with a friend. Do I have any legal rights? I am still responsible for him so what can I do if he won't come home. My son has the option to move with his father but doesn't want to leave the group he hangs out with. We're trying to remove him from a bad road he seems to be on.

  • Category: Minors
  • Date:
  • State: Connecticut

Answer:

Please see the information at the following link:

http://lawdigest.uslegalforms.com/minors/index.php?dID=6454

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FAQs

Yes, in most states, parents have the legal right to prevent their 17-year-old from leaving home without permission. Until you turn 18, your parents are responsible for your welfare and can set rules about where you can go and with whom.