What age can I choose were I live?

sierra · #1 11-29-2010, 05:20 AM

Hi my name is Sierra, I live in Texas with my dad and step mother (pamela). I would love to go live with my grandma in Shepherd Texas, where I was born and raised. My dad made me move in 6th grade with him after mymother died. Since I am 15 now i wanted to know if i had the choice to live there. I didntlive with my mom when I was little I lived with her. If so that I can, would it involvea court case? Or could I just talk to CPS and move out? Its a regular house hold (the one I live in now), but I want to be at home where I was raised. My father would not let me but I want too, I love my grandma more than anything in the world. I have talked to my friends and some adult figures, no one sees why I couldn't live with her. She just had knee surgerey and has a bit of trouble walking. Other than that the doc's say she is perfectly healthy. I just need somebody to help me on this stuff! If you can thank. Just two more questions:

1. What is the legal age in Texas to leave home with out your parents permisssion?
2. And would I have to get a cort case to go live with my grandma?

Im sorry if its too long. I just need to know the information about this beforee i do anything. Wait, one more if i go with my grandma what are the requirments for her caring for me? By the court, I mean. I know there is alot but please dont forget to answer them.

-Sierra

underdog · #2 11-29-2010, 08:40 AM

18 when your an adult

sierra · #3 11-29-2010, 09:02 AM

Thanks...how do I contact one

moderator · #4 11-30-2010, 05:09 PM

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