how old does a child have to be to move out on their own
Once you are 18, the law says you can leave home without your parentsâ or guardiansâ permission. Strictly speaking, if youâre 16 or 17 and you want to leave home, you need your parentsâ official consent. However, if you leave home without it, youâre unlikely to be made to go back home unless you are in danger. Even if you do have permission to leave home, itâs not usually a good idea to go.