can a 17 year old live with her older sister.

[carey_alex]

Needs to know before she ask her father.

[500pearl]

I am not sure what the statutes in Texas are, but I assume they must be pretty stringent when it comes to minors and declaring their independence. On a theoretical basis, it should be as:
a minor that wishes to move out probably needs to either divorce from her parents and prove the ability to survive and self-sufficient. In this case, perhaps its may be necessary for you to become her legal guardian in lieu of your parents. That should solve the legal aspect of the situation, but not the subsequent emotional consequences.

Bottom line: consult an attorney or your local child services agency.

[carey_alex]

we have consulted many people and they keep telling us all she needs is a job and a license and can not hop from place to place butt im not sure of what my father can do legally if she moves in with us even if he says no..

[500pearl]

When you mean many people, who are these people? Did they guarantee you anything in writing? If not, then I would take their advice as it is, advice, and not the law. If you do not take the proper steps, you could possibly be charged with kidnapping if your parents do not consent to your sister moving out, or if you are not her legal guardian. Again, I caution against relying on the words of "people" unless you get something in writing, which I am pretty sure they cannot legally and are afraid to do for you. Again, consult your local child services agency for their advice and see what course of action they recommend, to allow you to make a better and well educated informed decision.

[carey_alex]

Thats the thing we have talked to police officers and the only thing they are saying is that she has to tell them were she is staying and she cant hop houses ....but other ppl are saying diffrent things

[500pearl]

Like I said, it was all based on theory and verbal statements. You need to get something in writing, to cover yourself legally and your sister as well. As far as what I think you should to, I will not repeat what I have already posted, twice.

[carey_alex]

ok thank you so much

[GoDirectly2Jail]

Cross-posting is frowned upon. Can a 17 year old female live with her 19 year old sister?