Am I considered an adult under these circumstances? Need Answer ASAP
Porter County, Indiana
My 18th birthday is on July 22nd, just a few more days. Currently I've been on juvenile probation since last September.
I understand that when I reach 18 I have reached "age of majority" and I am legally allowed to vote, sign binding contract, and take full responsibility of my actions. I'm scheduled to stay on juvenile probation until order of the court.
Now I am prepared to move out of my guardians' (grandparents) house when as soon as I'm 18. I do not believe I am making an irresponsible decision to move out on my birthday. There is a long story, but I do not have the time to explain. I've been working in the professional job market for a month now. I am a mechanical drafter, receiving a decent income for just starting too. I have been paying all my probation fees on my own without anyone's help.
Now, even though I will still be on juvenile probation, will I still be able to move out on my own? From what I researched when I'm 18 I am legally emancipated; That I am no longer under parental/guardian control, and they have no legal responsibility either. Now I know I am still obligated to follow all juvenile probation rules, and I will pay all fees I owe, and will attend all probation appointments. I am not ward of the state but just under guardianship. But I do not know if there is an exception since I'm on probation.
Porter County, Indiana
My 18th birthday is on July 22nd, just a few more days. Currently I've been on juvenile probation since last September.
I understand that when I reach 18 I have reached "age of majority" and I am legally allowed to vote, sign binding contract, and take full responsibility of my actions. I'm scheduled to stay on juvenile probation until order of the court.
Now I am prepared to move out of my guardians' (grandparents) house when as soon as I'm 18. I do not believe I am making an irresponsible decision to move out on my birthday. There is a long story, but I do not have the time to explain. I've been working in the professional job market for a month now. I am a mechanical drafter, receiving a decent income for just starting too. I have been paying all my probation fees on my own without anyone's help.
Now, even though I will still be on juvenile probation, will I still be able to move out on my own? From what I researched when I'm 18 I am legally emancipated; That I am no longer under parental/guardian control, and they have no legal responsibility either. Now I know I am still obligated to follow all juvenile probation rules, and I will pay all fees I owe, and will attend all probation appointments. I am not ward of the state but just under guardianship. But I do not know if there is an exception since I'm on probation.
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