North Carolina law permits a juvenile who is 16 years of age or older to petition the court for emancipation. A petition will have to be filed with the court and a summons must be served on your parents who are named as respondents.

Can a 17 year old move out in NC?

When someone asks what age can a child leave home in North Carolina, the answer is 18. The age of majority in North Carolina is 18 years old and this means your child custody order governs visitation until a child turns 18 or is emancipated.

Can a 19 year old date a 17 year old in North Carolina?

Statutes governing North Carolinas age of consent, associated criminal charges, available defenses, and penalties for conviction. In North Carolina, it is illegal for an adult (someone 18 or older) to have sex with a minor (someone younger than 16 years of age), even if the sex is consensual.

What happens if you get pregnant at 17?

Teens are at a higher risk for pregnancy-related high blood pressure (preeclampsia) and its complications than average age mothers. Risks for the baby include premature birth and low birth weight. Preeclampsia can also harm the kidneys or even be fatal for mother or baby.