ill be 17 in january have a full time job and can afford to support myself. i have not seen my dad in roughly 4 years but he threatens to "make" me go to tennessee (where he lives) neither parents have full costudy my mom consents to me being emancipated but i dont talk to my dad and dont wish to. he has a temper and in the past been physically abusive. i want to move out on my own but cant also i would like to live my life without having to look over my shoulder to see if my dad is there going to take me away. do i have a case???
2007-11-12 15:03:54 · 4 answers · asked by dancer_girl 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
You might, I would see about an attorney from legal aid or someplace like that. Go for it and good luck.
2007-11-12 15:07:44 · answer #1 · answered by ziggy_brat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
With emancipation you have to prove that you financially support yourself by:
1.) Having a full-time job
2.) Paying your own bills
-Car payment, car insurance, health/dental/vision insurance (if you're on your mother's plan for either of these options- get your own as soon as possible)
3.) Having a means of transportation (in your name) is also very helpful.
It helps to show proof that you have an apartment picked out already, and have the amount of money that it will cost already saved up (that's the total of 1st month's rent, application fees, and any pet fees if they apply).
Having a savings account with a good amount of money saved up for emergencies (3-4 months salary at least) that could come up, or if you get laid-off/fired.
Having a checking account and/or debit card can show that you are making the process of paying your bills each month as hassle-free as possible.
Not having any credit cards, tabs, or debt of any sort is a VERY good idea. If you have any, make sure you get these paid off before going to court.
You don't need to have either of your parent's permission for emancipation. Also bringing up your father's abusive history, anger/temper, and also his threats in court would be a good idea. Try and get a protective order if possible even.
Emancipation is a slow process, and you do need to prepare yourself (mainly financially) beforehand. Make sure you have everything going for you. The less negative, the more likely you'll come out happy.
2007-11-12 15:53:03 · answer #2 · answered by Brittany 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My apartment in Salt Lake City doubles as a refugee center.
Unfortunately you don't qualify. You have to be a female, 18 years or older to be accepted into my program.
Seriously, though, you need to move away from BYU and into SLC. I love SLC living, but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else in Utah.
2007-11-12 15:18:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a court decision. You need to petition the court and prove that you will be able to take care of yourself and tell them why you want to be emancipated.
2007-11-12 15:17:49 · answer #4 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋