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Speak Up! - View Question #112 |
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Question: How do I become emancipated from my step mom and dad (they're married and I live with them)?
Answer: The parents of a minor have a duty to support him or her. When a minor can show that he is able to support himself, he may become an emancipated minor. Whether there are legal formalities depends upon the state in which he lives. In California a minor may get a court to declare him emancipated.
In Arizona there is no statute providing for such a declaration. However, if a minor marries legally, and/or supports himself independently, with no need of support from a parent, he may be treated under the law as emancipated.
However, what this gets him is pretty much just the ability to be sued for debts that he incurs for his own support. It does not appear that it protects him from the efforts of the parent to control him.
Please check the specific statutes or laws in your state for more information.
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On 05/27/04
tesha from PA said:
im 16 have my own bank account and a job and im adopted how do i get imancepated?
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On 05/27/04
Eric from AZ said:
My mother is a raging lunatic we get into arguments almost everyday they almost always get physical and my sister eggs my mom on. My grandmother who lives with us does nothing and all my other siblings live in other states. im afraid if i continue living here my mother is either gonna dreadfully beat me or call the police on me. is there anyway i can make my suffering end?
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On 05/22/04
Kendra from WI said:
I will be 18 in 9 months. My parents have decided for me, that I am reckless with my money. They have decide to take the money, that I made, from my checking account and put it in other investments that I don't approve of. Since my father had to be the joint account owner because of my current age, is there anything i can do to keep a hold on my hard earned money?
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On 05/20/04
Michelle from GA said:
I am 17 years old, my boyfriend is 22. i live with my dad and his girlfriend.. i would rather be living on my own i am starting my job on monday. may 24th 2004.. i dont turn 18 until feb... this seems to be a problem for me because i cannot find anything on the internet to help me find any answers!!
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On 05/12/04
Lindsay from CA said:
My mom just kicked me out of the house 2 nights ago and my grandfather made me come back. My mom just got out if rehab for a crack addiction and she is very abusive. Even her girlfriend is. SHe is starting to drink again now that her gf is back and she treats like im nobody. Im trying to get a job and trying to stay in school. how do i become my own adult. She doesent want me there and id be more than happy to leave. What do i do?
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