If I leave home at age 17 and live with a friend's family, can my mother force me to come home?

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   Gary Schlesinger

   Libertyville Family Law Attorney

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   Answered February 19, 2013 18:43. yes, she can.

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   Judy Goldstein

   Mokena Divorce / Separation Lawyer

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   Answered February 19, 2013 20:04. Yes, your mother can make you come home. If she is willing for you to go live with the other family, a guardianship must be created to protect the family as well as to give them the authority to act as your parent.

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   Peggy RaddatzPro

   La Grange Family Law Attorney

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   Answered February 19, 2013 21:51. Yes. At 17 you are not of legal age to make that decision. If she agrees she can go to court and agree to a guardianship from her to the adults. Your boyfriend cannot be your legal guardian. Yes she can force you to come home. You could file for legal emancipation. Go talkto a lawyer about that possibility. Better yet go home. You have not alleged any neglect or abuse. Parents deserve your respect.

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