What are the legal rights for a 16 year old in Michigan?

Answer by  CarlSCansino (464)

In Michigan, a minor is automatically emancipated: 1) when married; 2) when reaching age 18; 3) active duty armed forces; So if one of the above applies, you can.

Answer by  patti (29325)

At 16, it is impossible to live on your own. You are not legally able to sign legal documents like a lease and you can't have utilities in your name.

Answer by  Roland27 (16334)

If you have a GOOD reason that you want to leave your parents home and you can prove you can support yourself you can be legally emancipated by the court.

Answer by  Vllad45 (1886)

To do this, you will have to go to court and be granted independence. You must stay in school, though.

Answer by  muralibabu (18)

Michigan the 16 year old boy did not have the right to live in his own. The above 18 years old man can live in his own. So the michigan should live with his parents.

Answer by  heather88 (1897)

You would have to go to court and show that you can live on your own, and that your parents are either unfit. If you can show that then they might give you the right to leave your parents home.