Can a Mother Tell a 20-Year-Old Son Where to Live in Texas?
Full Question:
IF A 20 YR OLD MAN IS STAYING WITH AN OLDER PERSON BECAUSE OF HIS ILLNESS AND THE 20 YR OLD MAN'S MOTHER IS OBJECTING TO HIS BEING THERE CAN SHE LEGALLY MAKE HIM MOVE?
07/13/2010 |
Category: Minors ยป Age of Major... |
State: Texas |
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Answer:
It would probably require a court order based upon a finding of harm, such as elder abuse. Unless there is a court order in effect requiring a parent to provide a duty of support past the age of majority, a child is considered free from the care and custody of the parents upon reaching the age of majority. A child is considered an adult at age 18 in Texas and is free to move out of the parents' home. As an adult, the child is responsible for his own actions and means of support, housing, etc.
