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Question: I NEED to get out of my mother's house and get emancipated. I pay her rent, I have a successful job and I pretty much take care of my little sister on my own. But if I file for emancipation, would CPS try to take away my broters and sisters? And since I live in Arizona, will I actually qualify for it? Also, would I be able to take my little sister into my new house without my mother filing charges against me?

Answer:

Your question has two parts - first, to find out about becoming emancipated, look at LawforKids.org question #21319 -

You also expressed concern for your brothers & sisters, to get assistance in the best way to help them you can reach Child Protective Services at (888) 767-2445, or (888) SOS-CHILD. Also, make certain to call 911 if ever there is an emergency.
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On 01/22/08
m from TX said:
i'm 14 years old my mom doesn't abuse me but i just need to get away from her and my step dad i need to get emancipated i have so much stress and drama that i cry myself to sleep please please help me.
On 07/23/07
Eddith from PA said:

ok so my bestfriend just turn 17 and her wjole life til now has been nightmares shes been gettin abused we called the child abuse center NO HELP we called 911 NO HELP im tired of seein her this way we even have pictures of some bruces from her father abusing her we need to find out what she needs to do and how we can go about gettin her emancepated 
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