what do i do to get emancipated?

Question

Hey ya'll! i am currently 15 years old, will be 16 in june of 2008. I want to get emancipated this summer, but I am not quite sure of everything I will need to do, and I don't want my parents to know about this until it is official, so I can't ask them for help. Will they still let me be emancipated if I'm not in an abusive home? I just simply do not like my parents at ALL, and they are way to strict and refuse to let me see my boyfriend. But who do i go to, to get emancipated and like what do i tell them. will i need a lawyer, and will it cost a FORTUNE?? Because my parents wouldn't help me in any way with that. And also, I live in north carolina, will they rent apartments to a 16 year old? Me and my friend are going to rent one. Ya'lls answers would be greatly appreciated, thank you soo much!!!

Answer 1

I doubt you'll be emancipated because you simply don't like how strict your parents are.
Sit down and talk to them, and if that won't work, just sit tight for a few years. You'll find that at 15, despite what you might think, you're not as emotionally mature as you can be.

Answer 2

You cannot become emancipated through the legal system because you don't like your parents or their rules. I haven't met too many kids that DID. Even if you were in a terrible situation, it's very difficult to become emancipated through the court system. You can become legally emancipated by joining the Military, but you may have to be 17 for that. You can also become emancipated by getting married, but you'll have to check with the laws of your state to find out what the requirements and criteria are for that - as far as age goes. The thing is... even when you're old enough to go off on your own, you won't be able to financially support yourself - and won't be able to do much with your life. It would be a big mistake. You're going to have another 60 - 70 years (hopefully) ahead of you to do whatever it is you want to do with your life on your own and only a couple more left at home where you're supposed to be learning the lessons you'll need to become successful on your own. Nearly every other kid in America has done the same thing for years. Don't be in such a hurry to mess up your life. Take your time and be successful and you'll have everything you want in life.

Answer 3

Get married. That is the only quick way without parental approval. Check the laws in your state & in the nearby states on marriage w/o parent approval. A court of law is the other way, but they would be told several months in advance. Most landlords will not rent to people who are under 18 & unmarried. My parent's are landlords in KS. I was renting from my father & a teenage girl wanted to rent from him last year. She was 17, already graduated from HS, but not oficially emancipated. I took her in as a roommate, as he would not rent to her a place of her own. This is pretty much youur only option being under 18, renting with someone already over 18. Don't up & join the military to get emancipation unless you are ready to be sent overseas to fight in a war. I hope that you have a great job that you can support yourself financially above the poverty level (not some barely minimum wage fast-food or retail job), as the SRS will not help teenagers that should still be living in their parent's home.

Answer 4

this is funny, you want to be emancipated because you don't like your parents but they are not abusive. Good luck.

But I will answer you. I was emancipated 1 month after my 17th birthday. I live in Pennsylvania. I had to have a job that could support myself. I had to have a safe, clean, and appropriate place to live. I had to have valid reasons why I no longer wanted my parents to have control over my life. And most important, I had to show that I understood that I would now be totally responsible for myself. The word "minor" would no longer apply to me, if I did anything wrong I would be treated as an adult.

Answer 5

I don't know about NC, but where I am, a minor has to petition the local family court in order to get emancipated. Emancipated minors can usually rent apartments b/c unlike other minors, they are bound by contracts just like adults are. I'd suggest that you run a Google search and find out what NC Statute covers emancipation of minors...the statute should lay out the necessary steps.

Answer 6

Unless there is good reason for emancipation no judge will allow it simply because your parents won't let you see your bf. In a few years you'll probably thank your parents for it. Deal with it as the rest of us are.

Answer 7

i dont think they will let you emancipate yourself because you dont like your parents. But i'm pretty sure they will if you got a steady job and show the judge your mature enough to be on your own or get married that works to.

Answer 8

I would talk to a school counsellor about this, both for emotional support during this time and they would be experienced in dealing with such situations, they can lead you to legal advice of necessary. You will have to be able to prove that it is more detrimental for you to stay with your parents than for you to leave. I don't know about apartment rental to a 16 year old but perhaps you two could get a room in an already established flat.
I don't know if your reasons will be good enough I am afraid but a counsellor will be able to evaluate this, good luck =)

Answer 9

It won't happen. The courts will just laugh at you.

Your parents won't let you see your boyfriend?

Oh you poor dear.

They are being GOOD parents! You are the one with the problem.

Answer 10

I think you should strongly reconsider. Your parents are only doing what they think is best for you. If you go through with it, you may regret it the rest of your life.