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A friend of mine is 17 1/2 years old and lives with her biological father and step-mother in OKLAHOMA. The step-mother mentally abuses her and treats her very poorly. The father does nothing about it. My friend asked her aunt & uncle if she could move in with them, and they said yes. If she goes to their house to stay there, she doesn't ever want to have to go back to her father and step-mother's house. She is wanting to know if she can leave her house, go to her aunt and uncle's house, and be able to stay there even if her father wants her back. I've been told by some people, that with her being 17 1/2, there isn't much her parents could do if she wants to move out and her aunt & uncle are willing to let her stay with them. Can anyone give me some info on this subject? Can she move out and her parents not have much say? Thank you.

[I AM ALWAYS LIABLE]

My response:

You were right. Your State name was right there all the time. Sorry, I overlooked it.

Okay, I researched Oklahoma law and, unfortunately, could not locate anything on point. It would appear, because 18 is the age of majority, that she cannot merely "up and leave" without consequences, and her Uncle cannot take her in without permission of her parents, unless there was an immediate emergency, which would tend to threaten her life and safety.

So, where does this leave her?

1. She could wait until she's 18.

2. Both brothers could have a family discussion about this and try to work something out.

3. She could try to obtain a Restraining Order from the court; in which case, if granted, would put 100 feet between her and Dad and Mom. Then end result being, that she might be the one to move out in order to comply with the Restraining Order.

#3 is a DRASTIC method, and could have far reaching effects on all parties concerned. Not recommended.

Good luck.

IAAL

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