"emancipated"
the laws will vary from state to state, but I am confident that you have to be able to prove that you are capable of supporting yourself and functioning as an independent member of society.
2007-03-26 12:47:30
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answer #1
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answered by HearKat 7
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The word you are looking for is 'emancipated'. There are only a few ways to be awarded 'Emancipated Minor' status. There are three ways you can become emancipated: You can get married. (With parental consent and the court approval) you can join the armed forces. (and you can only join at 17) or you can obtain a declaration of emancipation from a judge.
If you want to be declared emancipated by a judge, you must convince the judge that you meet all of the requirements listed
You are at least 14 years old, you willingly want to live separate and apart from your parents and your parents agree that you can do that, you can manage your own finances and take care of yourself, you have a source of income that does not come from any illegal activity and you must prove that emancipation would not be contrary to your best interests and would indeed be good for you.
It is very difficult to do this and is rarely awarded. It would be better for you to work out whatever difficult situation is going on at home or seek to move in with another relative.
2007-03-26 20:11:39
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answered by medicpaige 3
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Emancipation of minors
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Emancipation of minors is a legal mechanism through which a person below the age of majority gains certain civil rights, generally identical to those of adults. An emancipated minor is free of any authority from his or her parent or other legal guardian. The extension of these rights, as well as the remaining prohibitions, vary according to the jurisdiction.
In most countries of the world, adolescents below the legal age of majority may be emancipated somehow: through marriage, economic self-sufficiency, educational degree/diploma or pregnancy.
In some cases, parental consent is needed to achieve the "emancipated" status. In some cases, court permission is necessary.
Influence in other laws
The emancipation status may affect differently the working age, the voting age, the driving age, the age of consent and the age of criminal responsibility, among others.
When emancipation is obtained by marriage, the emancipation age is usually equivalent to the marriageable age.
United States
In the United States, each state has its own laws regarding the emancipation of minors, and many states deem minors to be automatically emancipated if they marry. Once emancipated, a child is not guaranteed any aid from his or her parents. However, the minor may go in and out of emancipation for support.
California
Under California law, the minor must be at least 14, be living apart from his/her parents, and be proven to have the means to support him/herself. An emancipated minor has the ability to legally sign for himself/herself, something a normal minor cannot do.
Colorado
Under Colorado law, emancipation is a factual circumstance to be determined by a court as it evaluates other legal questions, such as child support obligations, and only rarely arises as a result of a formal application of a child seeking emancipation. There is no universal statutory definition of emancipation prior to the age of majority. Generally, a minor is considered emancipated when the minor is self-supporting and living independently.
Texas
Under Texas law, "emancipation" per se does not exist. It is called "removal of disabilities of minority." The requirements for this are: the minor must be "17 years of age, or at least 16 years of age and living separate and apart from the minor's parents, managing conservator, or guardian", a resident of Texas, and "self-supporting and managing [their own] financial affairs," according to Section 31.001 of the Texas Family Code. An emancipated minor may sign contracts.
Utah
In 2006, Utah established a statutory basis for emancipation. A minor must file a petition and prove the grounds for emancipation including the ability to support and best interest. Prior to the statutory enactment, emancipation was a common law doctrine almost never used with the exception of when a minor would marry.
2007-03-26 19:59:38
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answered by hr4me 7
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you will need a job that pays enough for you to move out and be self supporting
in other words, unless you got a few million dollars the Judge will NOT emancipate you
2007-03-26 19:47:20
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answered by bronzebabekentucky 7
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