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Question: I'm 13 and i have a 14 year old sister shes almost 15 and already thinking about emancipation but az has no law we both want to be emancitpated my mom has done drugs for longer then i've be alive and she does weed and coke sometimes she also kinda drinks alot i can stand her mentally abuse and threats agaist my life is there anyway me and my sister can get out when we each turn 16 because im also depressed and stressed and i use to cut myself but i dont anymore so my lifes pretty messed up at home i hate it here i need to get out do i have any room to try
Answer: Arizona has a new emancipation law that went into effect August 12, 2005. However, it doesn't allow emancipation until you turn 16 and meet the other requirements. See the LawForKids.org Laws Section for a description.
However, if there is abuse in your home, you have other options. Tell a trusted adult or teacher about your situation, to see if they can help. Another option is to call the police or Child Protective Services. If the abuse can be documented, CPS or other child welfare agencies may be able to help you. Sometimes they can get a court to give your custody to a relative other than your mom, or can place you in a safer home.
Sometimes you can get counseling as well, to help with stress and depression. The toll-free number for CPS is 1-888-767-2445.
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