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Question: What if my parents don't want me to be emancipated?

Answer: If your parents or guardian object the court may send all of you to mediation where you may work out a solution. If you don’t reach an agreement the judge will decide whether to emancipate you or not based on what is in your best interests.

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On 10/02/06
Leah from FL said:
I live with both my parents but we fight 24/7 its lead me to drugs, smoking, depression and drinking. I am sick of getting treated like i was 5. I have been hit by both my parents with in the last year and i am sick of it. If only others saw the other side of my parents they would understand. I am an independent peorson and would be much happier living with family or on my own.
On 09/26/06
Nicole from AZ said:
My home life is very unhealthy. My parents are normally drunk or gone most of the time. When they are home, my mother calls me names and hits me for no apparent reason. They are always telling me that they can't wait until I am gone and they never have to see my face again yet they will not let me leave. I have been diagnosed with depression and nothing has changed or been done to help me with it. My grandparents fear that I won't be able to stand living there much longer. I need help.
On 09/10/06
Abby from ME said:
im afraid that i won't be able to get emancipated. i have a family that wants to take me in, and i spend time with them like i'm family. my real family has been emotionally abusing and neglecting me since i was just a little kid, and now my mother's away being treated for mental disorders, my dad who has passive agressive tendancies is caring for my autistic brother and im with my grandmother, who abused my mother which is why my mom is sick and now she's emotionally abusing me. i really want to live with this family who has been so good to me, but my family says that im just spoiled and dumb.
On 08/30/06
Amanda from FL said:
I am 15 and live in Florida. I've heard about emancipation and how it can be done. I really want to be on my own. I have a place to stay and can get a job. I just can't take it form my mom anymore, when she gets mad she just takes everything out on me. I'm tired of getting beaten, because she says "You make me soo mad that I see RED!" I just can't take it. My step-dad who is a total jerk to me. I would go live with my real dad but he is in the Navy and never home and I dont want to be with my step-mom. please help!
On 07/18/06
Tara from MO said:
i agree with both of you. But both of my parents yell and scream all the time but i dont have anywhere to go. And im always getting blamed for their problems and they say its my fault. They yell from the time i get up till the time i go to bed. I just want out so bad. but im just scared that the judge wont let me do it.
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