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Is it legal for a child to move out at 17 without parental consent? Even if there is no abusive situation

Until you are 18 you are legally a 'child'. Google 'emancipation of a minor in Texas' to see what you would have to do.

What can we do? Can this still bite him in the butt?

Yes. This can come back in a negative way and he could wind up in arrears. He should consult with an attorney on how to navigate the situation.

In TX when a relative adopts your child do you have to relinquish your rights?

There has to be a termination in order for there to be an adoption. Yes. Relinquish all rights. There are probably other ways to accomplish what...

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What amount can I claim for stolen merchandise from our place of business?

Your claim is for the amount you lost. Provable cost. You can't really prove profit for many reasons; that's speculation and your carrier won't...

Im 21 my gf is 16 she will be 17 in 8 more days. She is also pregnant.

You need an attorney. ASAP. A child under the age of 17 is too young to consent to have sex. Her bad home situation does not help your situation....

Can a 17 year old move out in el paso texas

He is still legally a child until he is 18 or otherwise emancipated.

Can I hire an attorney from the firm my husband and I used jointly for a small business issue to represent me for our divorce?

The firm will probably "conflict itself out" from handling the matter. You might be able to get them to make a professional referral to another firm.

Can my in law's prevent me from taking my children?

If there is no court order then you can have your kids. But you used the term "joint custody" which is a legal term used in court orders.

Need help and information about breaking a apartment lease, The details I added below is much more but I didn't have enough room

The Texas Property Code gives some protections to Residential Tenants who wind up in bad leases. You have not listed any factors that support...