Leaving home age...

[Ferone]

At what age can a child leave home without parents consent? Heard different ages like its 16 and then it's 18 etc

[dls]

A way to understand this kind of question is always to ask what sort of enforcement could reinforce any such right.
There is no formal age, no bright line.

A child who left home at fourteen could expect to be returned home unless they indicated an unwillingness to do so at which point there would be involvement from social services, who could decide (subject to court approval if necessary) that he should not return.
In such cases the primary question is what represents the best interests of the child.

A parent's 'right' may be limited to having a right to be heard when the decision is made

[Hairyloon]

A child who left home at fourteen could expect to be returned home unless they indicated an unwillingness to do so at which point there would be involvement from social services, who could decide (subject to court approval if necessary) that he should not return.

At what age would social services not get involved?

[dls]

There is now a fair sized industry of transition services. Again there is no bright line. Particular circumstances and capacities might warrant continuing assistance.

[Ferone]

Thank you for the replies.