Is that illegal? Can we or the 18 year old get in trouble with the law?

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by Grant St. Jullian III

July 15, 2017

Asked 7/7/17 – McKinney, TX

I’m 16 and want to move out with my boyfriend who is 16 turning 17 can We get someone who is 18 to sign the lease and We pay for everything and the 18 year old doesn’t live with us. Is that illegal? or can we or the 18 year old get in trouble with the law in any type of way?

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Yes, the 18 year old can get in trouble with the law if you attempt to move out as you describe without parental permission. See Texas Penal Code Section 25.06 – Harboring Runaway Child. Your parents have legal control and obligation over you until you turn 18, so you must remain with them until that time.

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Grant St. Jullian III

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering – 1979 Univ. of Pennsylvania
Doctor of Jurisprudence 1982 University of Texas @ Austin
Licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas since 1982.

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