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Can I move out at 16 yrs to California?

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Can I move out of Alabama to California at 16 with my younger sister, if my mom gets me an apartment and helps me with rent?
I plan on getting a job, and my mom said she would help me if I needed it. I really want to move because my moms new husband is a real jerk and I can't take it anymore. I am responsible and I know what I'll have to do. Is it legal?

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It depends on what state you live in, but I'm almost certain that if you want to move out at age 16 and you parent's consent to it, than you LEGALLY have to be "empancipated" from your parents. You have to fill out a lot of paperwork to make it legal, but you can do it. I think 16 is the age where you have to be empancipated and then 18 you can leave no matter what legally.

I left home at age 18 and moved from California and Oregon and couldn't wait to leave. It's a big step though (being on your own) and you should make sure it's definitely what you want.

What part of California do you want to move to?
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Good luck, but you won't find many places to work as a 16 yr old, unless you don't mind a career in the fast food industry or other part time jobs. Most places won't hire for full time until you turn 18.
I'm sad to say but i think you have to be 18 you could probably have your mom sing the lease but why California that's allot of gains and being a 16 year girl well not a good mix without someone to watch over you go somewhere safe if your going to move OK
Chance of a successful move without having adequate adult supervision and support on site is slim. Living expense is high here and there would be many pitfals both you and your sister would have to face. Such a move to California could be difficult even for someone who is 21 and has finished school and is ready to support him or herself. If you've finished school and have lined up a job here which would provide you with more than a living wage, then maybe you can make it. Or if you have relatives who would be willing to take you both in and provide love and support and guidance, you might make it.
Don't mean to spoil your hopes, but relocation is very hard and stressful. Moving away to somewhere without knowing any family or friends will be tough, especially for a 16yr old and a younger sister. You will need consent with almost everything from your mom. Not very convenient if she's living in Alabama. Safety is an issue also.

Why not find a place in Alabama? It will much easier for all of you. Good luck!
You should finish high school first. Not a lot of places will hire a 16 year old who is not in school. Most jobs require you to be 18 years old to work. I know in California there are very strict labor laws and rules in place....

P.S. California is VERY expensive.. You need to makle 6 figures to live comfortably in Cali. In the bay area gas prices are almost $4.00 gal.. Food prices are 10 times more expensive than where you live.. Tax is 8% as well... If I were you, I would stick it out in Alabama
no! i would advise you not to. you're only 16. instead of moving somewhere completely different, find a relative to live with. living in california is not an easy thing. there wont be a lot of job opportunities for you, especially at your age. i should know, i am also 16 and living in california. most working places that will let 16 year olds work in will ask for a work permit from your school.

i'm not saying it's impossible to do, i'm just saying that you will have a very hard time working in jobs and trying to keep up with rent payments.