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    Question: Can a parent kick really kick me out of the house before I am 18?

    Answer: A parent could kick you out of the house before you are 18 but there might be consequences for the parent.

    Arizona Law (ARS §25-511) makes it a class 6 felony (imprisonment for 1 year and up to a $150,000 fine) if the parent of a minor child knowingly fails to furnish reasonable support for the parent's child. Another Arizona Law (ARS §13-3613) makes it a class 1 misdemeanor (up to 6 months in jail and a $2500 fine) for a parent to cause, encourage or contribute to the dependency or delinquency of a child. A minor who was made homeless as a result of being kicked out could be considered dependant or delinquent. It is also a class 1 misdemeanor under Arizona Law (ARS §13-3619) for a person having custody of a minor under sixteen years of age to knowingly cause or permit the life of such minor to be endangered. Being homeless or not having resources for food and shelter could be considered endangerment.


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    On 10/25/09
    from AZ said:
    my parents kicked me out of the house and im 17
    On 10/25/09
    kk from AZ said:
    My friend was kicked out a few days ago. She is 13, like me, and is now staying with the principle of our school. Her mom says it is only for a few days but I don't feel it is emotionally a safe place for her to be. Her mom uses her as a full time babysitter/house keeper and i would feel much better if my friend could live with me... forever. Is there a way to MAKE this choice an actual possibility without her moms consent?
    On 04/04/09
    Chris from AZ said:
    Just some info for you guys asking questions: When I was 15, I was thrown out of the house. No money, no job, nowhere to go, to way of transportation. I managed to make it to the nearest city. There are places for "street youth" to go, and if you feel you may be in danger of being thrown out, research where they are now. It's possible to get a cheap/free lawyer for minors, as well. Since then, I've entered the foster care system and have sued for some of my belongings back with some support.
    On 07/29/08
    Annie from MT said:
    I'm 17 years old, my mom has kicked me out of her house a few times, the last time she wouldn't let me back for 6 months. She keeps telling me to get out, she doesn't want to be a parent anymore, i have no place to go, what can i do??????
    On 02/05/07
    john from TX said:
    my mom and her boy friend told me to get out of the house cause they wont have to deal with me ..i am scared cause i dont know where am i gonna to?
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