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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 08/24/05
Lindsey from MO said:
my parents divorced when i was 6 and they've been fighting over my sister and i for years now. both of my parents are remarried and it's a hassle to get through one day. i would like to be emancepated and live with my boyfriend of two years, but i dont know how the process works.
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On 08/12/05
Barry from IL said:
I hate visting my Dad even though I have told him this he forces me to visit him... saying it is his right. My Mom says I don't have to see him I don't want to. My Dad pays child support to my Mom and we need this money to get by. My Dad is rich but nickle and dimes us on everything. Can I just refuse to see my Dad? Legally- does he have any recourse. My Mom says legally she can't prevent me from seeing my Dad but that he can not come into our home and drag me out! My Mom will hire an attorney to help me if I wish. Is emancipation an option? Does anyone have any advise?
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On 08/09/05
kayla from CA said:
i am 15 and my boyfriend is 16. my boyfreinds family moved away so he was staying with me for the summer, when he was with me he got me pregnant, his mom does not know about it but her and my mom wernt getting along so she made him leave and now she wont let him see me or talk to me,we love each other vary much and we want to see each other, if he tells her that he got me prenant, does he have the right to see me? what rights does he have? i wonder if theres any way for him to live with me? thats what we both want, plase help,
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On 06/21/05
krystle from WA said:
hi im 16 and i need help i got taken away from my mom 2 months ago and i got shiped off to live with my dad who i hadnt seen for like 2 years. I am misserable i want to get emancipated and move back NOT WITH MY MOM but just so i can be around my freinds and family who i've known my whole life.
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On 06/21/05
krystle from WA said:
im 16 i lived with my mom then i moved in with my noyfriend and his mom which my mom lied and said that she never told me i could so because of her lies i was shipped off 430 miles away from everything ive known my whole life i want to get emacipated and move back.
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