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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 05/10/04
Daphne from GA said:
I am 17 and live with my step mom and my dad. I experience several cases of verbal abuse daily, among other things, and wish to leave home and move in with a friend whose mother has agreed to let me move in with them. Is this legal? Also, when I was 12 it was court ordered by the state of North Carolina that I cannot live with my Mother by choice until 18, rather than the usual 14. Does this mean that I HAVE TO live with my dad until I turn 18 in December? Please answer A.S.A.P.! Very important! Thank so much!
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On 05/06/04
Amanda from IA said:
I have a friend who is 17 and is going to be 18 in 6 months. She is having a rough time at home and she wants to be emancipated but her mother wont go for it. Is there anyway she get emancipated with out her mothers consent? And also how do I find the papers on the internet? Please help ASAP!
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On 04/25/04
Courtney from MI said:
Hi, my name is Courtney and I'm 15. I want to know what I have to do to be emanciapated from my Mom and her boyfriend. I'm a very nice and sweet girl but when I get home I always get yelled at. I think my Mom just looks for reasons to yell at me and some times it makes me want to kill myself but I have to be strong!! I love going to school because that's the only place I go outside of my house!! If someone can please tell me what I have to do please email me at [email protected] you!
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On 04/24/04
Erin from AZ said:
If my parents don't sign an emancipation form, is there another way around it?
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On 04/22/04
Joselyn from NV said:
I am 16 years old and I live with my fiance. I just had a baby one month ago and I need to get emancipated to get my baby insurance.
How do I do that because my Mom is irresponsible and lazy and she won't help me.
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