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refadmin wrote:
Dear Sue:
If you truly do not know where she is, then you may report her missing. However, at her age, getting the police involved and filing a missing person report will probably only make her resent you. The way to get her home is to reach out to her and let her know you will be there when she needs you. She is basically an adult and there is no way for you to keep control of her, so just let go of the control and treat her as if she is an adult.
If you truly do not know where she is, then you may report her missing. However, at her age, getting the police involved and filing a missing person report will probably only make her resent you. The way to get her home is to reach out to her and let her know you will be there when she needs you. She is basically an adult and there is no way for you to keep control of her, so just let go of the control and treat her as if she is an adult.
01/12 02:35:37
refadmin wrote:
Dear Danielle:
It is best to be honest as this appears responsible and appearing responsible will elicit respect. Having a witness present is also appropriate. You may speak in person (with a witness) or put it in writing (certified mail or proof of delivery).
It is best to be honest as this appears responsible and appearing responsible will elicit respect. Having a witness present is also appropriate. You may speak in person (with a witness) or put it in writing (certified mail or proof of delivery).
01/12 02:30:23
refadmin wrote:
Dear Danielle:
Review the articles I have written on other 17 year olds moving out of state. Your situation would likely be analogous.
Review the articles I have written on other 17 year olds moving out of state. Your situation would likely be analogous.
01/12 02:28:09
refadmin wrote:
Dear Marilyn:
Your custodial parent will have a hard time getting you back in the house because of your age. The police will unlikely get involved in the matter or return you home if you are in a safe environment and with a parent. This is in part true because once returned, you could just leave again.
Your custodial parent will have a hard time getting you back in the house because of your age. The police will unlikely get involved in the matter or return you home if you are in a safe environment and with a parent. This is in part true because once returned, you could just leave again.
01/12 02:26:13
refadmin wrote:
Dear Ryan:
Your parents could try to come and get you, but if you object, it is against the law for them to use too much force. Arguably you cannot really be physically made to go anywhere with your parents if it causes an assault.
On the issue of your agreements with your parents as to your vehicle or another loan, if necessary, consider threatening to take your parents to court - and do it. They are in breach of contract. Furthermore, file a police report on the car as being stolen and have proof of your ownership and/or payments.
Your parents could try to come and get you, but if you object, it is against the law for them to use too much force. Arguably you cannot really be physically made to go anywhere with your parents if it causes an assault.
On the issue of your agreements with your parents as to your vehicle or another loan, if necessary, consider threatening to take your parents to court - and do it. They are in breach of contract. Furthermore, file a police report on the car as being stolen and have proof of your ownership and/or payments.
01/12 02:23:32
Ryan wrote:
If this is the case and i'm not emancipated, can they still just come and get me if they wish? Another thing, If i have vehicles that are in their name but i paid for both of them in full and am trying to move out can they still keep them? How can I get them? If money is still owed to me from them can they not pay me for it ? I really need to know all these answers if you could please email me back.
Thanks,
Ryan
Thanks,
Ryan
30/11 15:46:49
Marilyn wrote:
Can I move in with my non-costodial parent without permission of the custodial parent at age 17?
29/11 11:07:52
danielle wrote:
one more question... what do you feel is the best way to tell my parents im going?
22/11 15:51:09
danielle wrote:
I am a 17 year old girl form michigan. my boyfriend (who is also 17) has family living in Seattle who has said they want him to move out there. they are providing him with a job paying $10/hr, they are finding a place for him to rent, they are paying his 1st month's rent and buying his 1st month of groceries. they have also told me that they would help me find a job as well if i go with him. i have been wanting to move out of my parent's home for about a year now. and my boyfriends mom would rather i went with him. i feel like this is a good opportunity for me. can i legally move out now and go to Seattle without my parents say so?
22/11 15:15:24
sue wrote:
my 17 year old has not been coming home when told so in anger i told her to leave i thought it would show her how good she really has it but it backed fired i want her back home under the law what can i do?
22/11 09:23:13
Chels wrote:
I'm having issues with my parents, things that are unfortunatly unfixable. I would just like to thank you for all the time you put into this :) you truely don't know how many you're heping. I had a couple questions for you, i'm considering moving into my friend's house, (@17) and i was just wondering if there were certain people i should aviod living with, like my boyfriend, or young friends. Just beccause the artice mentions "my physical safety." so i kinda wondered if my parents could use living with an oder boyfriend to their advantage in court? Thanks Again!
16/11 16:59:33
yazmine wrote:
IM 17 AND I really HATE WERE I LIVE...IM EMOTIONJALLY ABUSED..THEY TALK ABOUT ME AND LAUGH BEHIND MY BACK...I CAN LEAVE AT 17??/PLZ TELL ME THE TRUTH..I DNT WANNA LEAVE. DEN POLICE BRING ME BAC N I GET IN even more trouble...so can i ????
09/11 08:36:46
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04/12: 17-year-old Runaways: Not "Adults", Not "Juveniles", And Not "Children" - Michigan Law Leaves Parents Helpless
Wow, this is really interesting. An individual who is age 17 in Michigan is not an "adult", is not a "juvenile" and also not a "child" under Michigan law. What are they then and can Michigan Law provide the authority for the parents to do anything?A frequent inquiry has been: My 17-year-old is staying at their aunt's house and I want them home, what can I do? Well, first, technically, they are not missing because their whereabouts are known. If the 17-year-old were "missing", under MCL 28.258, if they were in the company of another individual under circumstances indicating their physical safety may be in danger, the police department, after conducting a preliminary investigation, must immediately enter the information regarding that individual into the LEIN. However, if it appears that the disappearance was voluntary, there will be problems in enforcement; and in the hypothetical, the person is not "missing". A "child" is treated differently with greater protection, but under MCL 28.258, a "child" must be less than age 17.
A problem for the parents is that under MCL 722.3, until the individual is age 18, the parents are obligated to support them unless the court has terminated the obligation somehow. Therefore, if an individual age 17 runs away to a relative's house, the parents are still obligated for support, however, generally speaking, they will not receive the police department's assistance in returning the individual home. MCL 722.151, which prevents the aiding or abetting of juveniles, or harboring of runaways only applies to children under age 17; and the Juvenile Court, only has jurisdiction for those under age 17. Therefore, it would take a very persuasive parent to get the police to do anything. The parent would likely have to cite the law and the application of the law to their 17-year-old, document the request, and possibly threaten legal action if the police did nothing. Again, generally speaking, if a parent calls up the local police department and tells an officer that their 17-year-old has run away, the police will offer no assistance and do nothing.
Under MCL 722.52, age 18 is the age of adulthood, so at this age, the individual is an "adult" but what is the label attached at age 17? According to Michigan law, the Juvenile Court does not have jurisdiction of persons 17 or older (MCL 712A.2), so they are not "juveniles". Furthermore, according to the Juvenile Diversion Act, MCL 722.822, such a person is not a "minor". In any event, age 17 seems to be the cut-off for any type of assistance even though the law defines the age of majority as 18 and obligates parents to their children until age 18. There is a gap from age 17 to age 18 in the law for situations such as those of the hypothetical and this writer is as of yet, remiss to offer any useful legal advice.