What is Emancipation?

Question

My friend is 16 years old, she wants to be emancipated. How will she come about this?

Answer 1

Emancipation of minors is a legal mechanism by which a person below the age of majority ("adulthood") gains certain 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, pregnancy, economic self-sufficiency, educational degree/diploma, or military service.

In some cases, parental consent is needed to achieve the "emancipated" status. In some cases, court permission is necessary. Protocols vary by jurisdiction

Answer 2

If you live in the U.S…

Emancipation means that the minor is free of parental control.

There are some events that automatically emancipate a minor such as getting married or joining the military (both of which require parental consent). Events such as getting pregnant/having a baby/finishing high school do NOT emancipate a minor.

Emancipation can also be granted by court decree. The minor would have to petition the court for it. The requirements for it vary by state. At a minimum, the minor would have to prove that emancipation would be in their best interest--reasons such as not getting along with your parents or wanting more freedom are NOT valid reasons for emancipation--AND prove that they can *fully* support themselves (paying for rent, utilities, food, medical expenses, etc) with no assistance from anyone. There may be other requirements as well. The court can deny emancipation for any reason that they see fit, including but not limited to, their belief that the minor lacks the maturity to function as an adult.

Emancipation by court decree is RARELY granted in any state.

Answer 3

The way I became emancipated is by leaving my home
and working. Not listening to anybody I didn't agree with.
I made my own way and was sent to Juvi a number of times.
My Dad's parents died when he was 13. He emancipated
himself from state rule. My mother emancipated herself when
she was 16. I had to keep fighting with the law from 14 to 17
before they left me alone. America is more civilized and
doesn't recognize emancipation as it is. It goes by written
rules. We're human. We decide when to do it! But
sometimes I wish I could have stayed home a little longer.

Answer 4

Any lawyer can do this for her, if there is a reason the court deems credible. Emancipation means to become free, in this case of parents according to the law. There must be a legal argument however, that is she can't do this because she argues with them constantly. I would advise her to consult with a lawyer who specializes in family law.

Answer 5

Freedom from oppression.Abraham Lincoln emancipated all men and women from slavery In Confederate controlled southern states in his 1863 Gettysburg Address Actor(?).Macaulay Culkin was emancipated from his money grubbing parents a few years ago. Tell your friend to think twice about it, then get a lawyer,petition the court, and bring plenty of cash.(for bloodsucking,ambulance chaceing lawyer). Good luck, friend.

Answer 6

i am very familiar with this as i have done it myself u first off have to be able to prove you can support yourself and that u have a great plan for when u become emancipated...also u have 2 petition a court for emancipation and they might test to see if u are mentally capable and might want u to have sum mon ey saved up...good luck

Answer 7

Lauren said that if she want to be emancipated then she wants to be legally an adult.

Answer 8

She wants to be free to legally decide her own affairs. A right usually reserved for 18 year olds. It would take a court order and she have to prove some type of abusive situation and probably an unusual abilty to handle own affairs at her age.

Answer 9

she goes to court and files to be separated from her parents and legally an adult

Answer 10

Here you go:

http://www.lsc-sf.org/problems/emancipation.html

Hope this helps!