Moving Out at 16

Matt2k87 · 08-28-2008, 07:45 PM

Hey all im new here but i have been looking around for an answer to this for a few hours, and things seem to be a bit confusing.

My situation is this.

Im 18. my girlfriend, who i have been dating for around 15 months now is 16.
She does not get on with her parents atall. Her dad has physically abused her. Countless times he has threatend her. Both her parents can lock her away. They hardly let her see me for a start. They do not have reasons for this as they think i am good for her, they do this because they know this is the only thing that can get to her and make her upset.
Now the time has come where she wants to move out. She does has places to go like aunties, nannas ect, but she feels this may be too strange.
She is welcomed in my house. My parents would openly let her live here. But the big question is would she be allowed by law?
For example if she packed and came to mine, would her parents be able to come and take her home legally?
As for her moving out is conserned, we know this is a massive step. We have lived together before at her house and this was fine. We have no issues with one another and zero intentions of ever breaking up!

Any help here would be great guys.
Thanks,

kirwan464 · 08-28-2008, 09:50 PM

not too sure she is 16 so she does have some rights but her parents are her legal guardians till she is 18 and it could all end really badly if they decided to take legal action against your family for lettin her stay with you

Nicole91 · 08-28-2008, 09:51 PM

Where do you live?

Matt2k87 · 08-28-2008, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicole91

Where do you live?

UK - England

I do understand that her legal guardians are her parents untill she is 18. And as i understand, she can move out with parents permisson. But i keep hearing people say you dont need any permisson and can just leave at 16.

Thanks for replys so far.

kirwan464 · 08-28-2008, 10:24 PM

no she will need her parents concent to move out a 16 but not at 18 as far as i know is that when your 16 you can be tried as an adult and you can legally have sex

Miss Loo · 08-28-2008, 10:24 PM

If she is 16, by law her parents can bring her back

BlockHead2111 · 08-28-2008, 11:10 PM

I'm pretty sure Lana's right and she can't legally move in with you without parental consent.

You say they like you? Try asking them yourself if she can, so they can't just say no to her and upset her. If you ask, it makes it seem like you want it, not just your girlfriend. Plus it shows you've got the guts to do it yourself, and shows you're being mature about it.

= ]

Miss Loo · 08-29-2008, 05:51 AM

This is going to sound weird but... How do you know my name? lol

I don't think I've ever spoken to you

summer7922 · 08-29-2008, 05:55 AM

Well she can tryy to get immacipatedd.
but legallyy she cantt without parental consent or immacipation.

Lostsoul · 08-29-2008, 06:47 AM

You'll be in trouble.

BlockHead2111 · 08-29-2008, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miss Loo

This is going to sound weird but... How do you know my name? lol

I don't think I've ever spoken to you

You have, I used to be on here looooads, back when it was in your username. Then I stopped coming on here for a while (ok, like 6-8 months =\ ) and then I missed out on so much shit and lots of people changing there usernames and I'm still struggling to catch up =\
lol

dokueki · 08-29-2008, 07:59 AM

Google is helpful. I found several answers, but most of them seem to say this: In the UK, you're allowed to move at 16 without parents'/guardians' permissions. However depending on where in the UK, you might not be able to - but in cases of abuse and/or violence you can apply homeless at the local council and move legally to where you want, the only problem would be finding a place to live - which is not a problem in your case. Ask around in the city hall, local council, etc. and see how the rules apply exactly in your area.

moving out at 16 legally "united kingdom"|uk - Google Search

How old do u have to be to move out in uk? - Yahoo!7 Answers
What is the legal age in the uk to move out without perants permision?

^ just an example of a couple of answers I found. I'm not sure either are reliable, but they seem to be. Double check in the local authorities. And good luck =]

Aannddyy · 08-29-2008, 01:28 PM

Parents are legal guardians of their children until they are 18. There is no way she can leave home against the parent's will. You would have to take them to court and use the physical abuse thing to get her out of there.

dokueki · 08-29-2008, 04:44 PM

The law is different in the UK. You're considered legal in every way at 16.

Kitsune · 08-30-2008, 09:28 AM

Sorry man, she's out of luck... Until she is 18, she has no right to move out without her parents consent. Emancipation is a near impossibility, so looks like her best bet is to report her abuse and hope she gets into foster care not too far away...

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news