What is the age a child can move out without permission?

Full question:

At what age can a child move out of their parents home without the parents permission?

  • Category: Minors
  • Subcategory: Age of Majority
  • Date:
  • State: Missouri

Answer:

In Missouri, a child can legally move out without parental permission at the age of eighteen. This is the age of majority, meaning they are considered an adult. However, if a minor wishes to move out before turning eighteen, they would need to go through a legal process called emancipation, which requires a court order.

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FAQs

In Missouri, a 16-year-old cannot legally live on their own without parental permission. They are still considered a minor and are under the legal guardianship of their parents. If they wish to live independently, they would need to seek emancipation, which is a legal process that grants them adult status before turning eighteen.