Varies from state to state; and you need to have an income and be able to prove to a judge you can support yourself
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.
2007-03-27 00:47:50
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answered by wizjp 7
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Because you didn't relate what state you were from, I've included below a weblink which provides links to each state.
You can check your specific state for the emancipation laws or "Age of Majority" laws.
Best wishes.
2007-03-27 09:12:25
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answered by KC V ™ 7
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I heard that the age is 16. You go to a court or something like that but it's not as easy as saying "i wanna be amancipated" you have to have reasons. Valid reasons. Like the only good reasons would be if your parents were like alcoholics and beat you or were into drugs etc., etc. And say your parents are divorced then you would just go to live with the other aprent. Say they lived together then you owuld live with your closest relitive. Well i hope i could help and if you want to be amancipated, just try to work things out first and see how that goes. Talking can work wonders.
2007-03-27 07:50:52
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answered by -♥, Much Love 2
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You can get emancipated at the age of 15 in most states. You must have a good job and an apartment. You must be able to show the state that you are able to take care of yourself without any help from your parents. Having a kid also helps.
2007-03-27 07:50:11
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answered by Anonymous
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Generally the age of amancipation is 18. There is not "process". It just happens at that age.
2007-03-27 09:18:56
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answered by Tom M 3
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I would advise against it. Go to school and learn to spell or you are doomed to be at the bottom rung for the rest of your life. That of course, is if you in your infantile state of mind realize that there's more to life than getting away from overbearing parents.
2007-03-27 07:54:46
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answered by poseidenneptune 5
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I can tell by you're spelling that you're too young
2007-03-27 07:49:25
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answered by Anonymous
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