Can kids divorce their paents?

Question

I'm 16 and want to divorce my parents, is this possible? My parents are pretty horrible to me. Does anyone have a site I can go to?

Answer 1

Yes, it has been done. But you have to really think long and hard over this....if you pursue it, you will cause a life long wedge between you and your parents. Are your parents abusive to you?? Do they strike you, put you down, make you feel bad about yourself?? Those issues would be reason enough to follow thru with your idea. if you are just not happy at home because they are a bit strict, make you mind, (such as curfew, rules or chores), then NO...I would not suggest you follow through, because those actions are actually out of love for you, to help you grow up maturely, safely, and learn right from wrong. Think it over very carefully. You will never ever have another mom or dad besides the ones you now have. Remember family times: birthdays, Christmas, Mother's - Father's Days, picnics, etc. Those times will never be again if you divorce your parents. I don't know your family life, if you ever had fond memories of those special days...but if so...really think very hard about this.

Answer 2

Yes you can divorce you parents but you will have to go through the courts and I tell you what, please get an adult you trust and talk with them because you will need support. Maybe talk with your pastor or your school counselor and be very certain that this is what you want to do because there is no turning back once you start the process but you can probably go through a state run organization to get the process started and I'm sure your school counselor will have information because they report abuse within the home, good luck to you and I'm really sorry that you have to go through this but you know what's best for you and if the home life is really horrible and you can't take it then there are people out there that will help you and maybe they can get some temporary foster care going since you are only 16 so the state can evaluate your home life. Pray about it and if your life is so unbearable that you can't take it and you have no relatives that you can call on for help that can take you in then I guess you have no other choice. Good luck

Answer 3

IF you live in the U.S...

The requirements for emancipation vary by state. But at a minimum, you would have to:

(1) PROVE that emancipation is in your best interest. And, I don’t know what your situation is, but just keep in mind that what you consider ‘pretty horrible’ the court may not.

(2) PROVE that you are capable of fully supporting yourself--paying for rent, utilities, food, medical expenses, etc--with NO assistance from anyone. That does not mean moving in with someone else and depending on them for help/support/assistance/etc. AND the court will want to see that you are able to remain in school while doing that.

The court can require other things as well and you would have to meet EVERY requirement in order for it to be granted.

Also, the court can deny emancipation for any reason that it sees fit, including but not limited to their belief that the minor lacks the maturity to function as an adult.

It is not a quick or easy process, and it’s rarely granted in any state.

Answer 4

You can become emancipated. But in order to do so you will have to be prepared for REALITY. When you become emancipated your parents are no longer responsible for you, not physically not financially. When you are emancipated you will have to pay the rent, pay for utilities, pay your own doctor bills. You will have to purchase your own groceries, pay for your own cable and internet. All of that means you'd better get a job and keep in mind that employers can not legally hire you for fulltime postions until you are 18, so that will mean you will have to get two part time jobs...PLUS continue highschool so you can get your GED because employers don't hire high school drop outs and if they hire you before you obtain your GED it is usually contingent upon you getting your GED if you haven't gotten it with in your probation period you will be fired.

Answer 5

I am very sorry you are not happy with your parents. Are you shore they are horrible? Think about it....when i was your age i also thought my parents did not understand me....now i know i was very wrong....
Yes, you can divorce your parents, but i think, in some states....For that, you need to ask a lawyer....

Answer 6

yes it's possible but it's not called divorce. You have to go before a judge and prove you are able to take care of yourself it's called emancipation. it's HARD to have done and most judges will turn down your request.

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Yes. A couple celebrity teens did that. You have to start with a lawyer, so it's gonna cost you. But if your parents hurt you physically and/or emotionally, you have a good chance of winning. Good luck to you. It sounds to me like you don't deserve to be in the hell you're in. Good luck to you.

Answer 9

yes they can .. i`m sure there`s a name for this, i`m not sure what. but i think the process is like this, you have to go to a family court, explain to the judge your life situation with your family & parents, yadda yadda yadda .. and if you`re mature enough that you can support yourself independently, then i think the judge will grant you your wish. i don`t have a website for you, but i hope things with your parents get better for you !

Answer 10

Absolutely, you can. I would give the courthouse a call and ask them how to get emancipated. Please make sure you have a healthy environment to go to after you get your research done and tell your parents. Good luck.