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my grandma said that if i wanted to get emancipated since she has cancer and that way i wouldnt have to live with my mom if anything happened cuz my mom would go to court and say my dad is unable to take care of us but it would cost me like $750 and im only 15....but ill be 16 in may..will legal aid help me with this $750?

2007-02-02 04:50:46 · 3 answers · asked by blondie 2 in Politics & Government Law & Ethics

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You have a misconception of the term "emancipation."

In MOST jurisdictions emancipation is a legal process that gives a person who is 16 or 17 years of age legal independence from his/her parent(s) or guardian.

Also, to become emancipated one must normally

~ be at least 16 years old.

~ have the ability to manage his/her own financial affairs.

~ have the ability to manage his/her own personal, social, educational, and non-financial affairs.

Your issue is more of a "custody" issue.

Most judges will consider your age, at 16, and give greater consideration to your desire to live with another family member.

To insure you have the proper guidence, I suggest you and your mother contact Legal Aid in your community who can assist you with little or no financial burden!

Best wishes!

2007-02-02 05:04:50 · answer #1 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 0 0

No I dont think they will.Your mom should be working also unless she can prove she is disabled. Court is not going to cost it is social services that would have to pay you to live as an emancipated minor. Good Luck

2007-02-02 05:11:05 · answer #2 · answered by Dotr 5 · 0 0

Explain your situation and you can receive help from legal aid or family services in your area. Good luck and bless you!

2007-02-02 04:55:35 · answer #3 · answered by sunnys_mom 2 · 0 0

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