Legal age in Texas?

[Confused Tx Dad]

My 15 yr old son is devistated over having to live with his mom. I understand at the age of 17, one can move out of their home and the police will not make him return. If this happens, we will most definitely end up back in court. So.. can someone tell me the laws regarding 17 yr olds and the legalities of moving out at will [besides not being able to sign leases/contracts/etc]? Can he legally move out of the house and move in with me?

Since she's treated him pretty badly since he told her he wants to live with me a year and a half ago, I see no change in her behavior, nor his despration to leave, in the next 2 years.

 

[Proserpina]

My 15 yr old son is devistated over having to live with his mom. I understand at the age of 17, one can move out of their home and the police will not make him return. If this happens, we will most definitely end up back in court. So.. can someone tell me the laws regarding 17 yr olds and the legalities of moving out at will [besides not being able to sign leases/contracts/etc]? Can he legally move out of the house and move in with me?

Since she's treated him pretty badly since he told her he wants to live with me a year and a half ago, I see no change in her behavior, nor his despration to leave, in the next 2 years.

You've been misinformed. He cannot move out at 17 without Mom's permission - and yes, the police can (and will) return him.

(Assuming Mom has custody, at least).

You can always file in court to have the current orders modified but there will need to be a change in circumstances as a rule. Kiddo not wanting to live at Mom's isn't a reason (although at 15 his wishes may be taken into consideration should it get to court).

So, what does "treating him pretty badly" actually mean here?