how can I go about becoming emancipated in pennsylvania?
80775
If you have just cause, like abuse or something, a court will grant you your freedom. Just remember, your going to have to show that you can take care of yourself, or someone will take care of you, such as if you were a pregnant women and the guy would marry you. So it would be a good idea to have a job or a promise of a job before you try.
1535
Your best bet is to talk it over with your parents and your sister to see if you can come to an agreement.  Legally, you can get a lawyer and pursue the status of an emancipated minor, but that takes money and time.  Odds are at 17 you haven't got the money, and by the time it was over you'd be 18 and free anyway.  \n\nNow, if there is actual abuse going on, get in touch with a local child abuse advocacy group or file a complaint with local law enforcement.
386151
the only way is to be emancipated but you need an attorney and by the time the case is up you will probably be 18 anyway.  Unless you are being abused physically or sexually your problems probably aren't that bad.  You will be fine.
1175697
Early emancipation usually occurs by court order. To obtain a court order:\n1. The minor must be at least 16 years old.\n2. A petition must be filed by the minor’s parent, guardian or guardian ad litem.\n3. The petition must show the judge that the minor is independent and able to support himself and his child, if he is parenting.\n􀂾 He must either be supporting himself or have a specific plan.\n􀂾 He can not be dependent on public benefits.\n4. The petition must give the Judge reasons why the minor needs to be emancipated.\n\nYou are also emancipated when you marry. However:\n􀂾 A minor can not get married without parental consent.\n􀂾 A minor under 16 years old can not get married even with parental consent.\n􀂾 A court can allow marriage with parental consent if you’re under 16 years old but have (or are expecting) a child together.\n􀂾 A court can allow marriage with parental consent if the male is over 18 and the minor female is pregnant.\n\nHope this helps!
859635
Being emancipated does not make you no longer a minor.  You are a minor until you are 18 whether you are living with your parents, on your own or fully emancipated.  You can do anything any other 17 year old can do.  I don't think any bank would give a 17 year old a mortgage unless there was sufficient income, evidence of employment, and a hefty down payment.  Even then I doubt it.  I am pretty sure that you can get a bank account, but that would depend on the state you are in.  You may need to be 18.  As far as signing legal papers, you cannot be legally bound to a contract until you are 18, emancipation has nothing to do with anything.  You can sign contracts, but people would not be smart to let you because they cannot hold you legally responsible for it until you are 18.
956620
To be emancipated it takes an order of the courts.  Talk to a lawyer, if you can't pay talk to a legal aide lawyer.
646719
He must petition the court for emancipation of a minor.\nMy wife did it when she was 16 in California.\nI believe he must have a job and a place of residence other than yours. Check with your local District Attorney to make sure.
807708
You can petition the court for emancipation at the age of 16 in NC.  This means that you can live on your own or determine your own guardian.  But it does require that you work through family court.  Your best bet is to see if there is an answer/question line - website for your county social services.\n\nYou can try the website listed below for a start.
524812
They can contact the general jurisdiction court of your county.  File the proper paperwork that is provided by the court and a hearing before a judge.  If the judge feels it is the best interest of the minor, they will be emancipated.
814254
I would just pack up and leave. Stay in school and keep working or stay out of trouble. If the parents do try to get her back she can refuse and say no and give the reasons . Tell them you are going through emancipation. You are to old to start any court proceedings because you will be 18 to soon. Keep working ,go to school and stay out of trouble and you won't have any problems. If your parents say come home tell them to shove it .Threaten the parents with the police. As long as you have your act together and are safe no one will bother you. Like Nike says JUST DO IT.
252137
The department of human services would be a good place to start.  Good luck.
46912
I do not know the laws in PA, but here in FL, if you have joint custody, you have to tell the ex where you will be and IF the ex decided he/she does not want you to take the child he/she can take you to court. At that point you can tell the judge why you want to move. As long as it is a valid reason, then he/she SHOULD grant permission. The most valid reason is work related. As for child support, you should NEVER "give it up" as it is not YOURS to give up. That money is for your 15.5 year old. Hope this helps.
212289
You can sign up via the internet:\nhttps://www.paclaims.state.pa.us/UCEN/Welcome.asp\n\nPennsylvania no longer has unemployment offices.  The only place you could go to sign up is in Harrisburg.  File your claim over the internet and you will be good to go.
58099
Not sure what you mean about being involved in the court system. But once you are 18 you don't have to live with your parents that much I do know. In alot of places you can be emancipated before the age of 18, talk to your social worker. IF you can prove that you are responsible that should be an easy option... Good Luck
246277
Either go to a lawyer or there are some really good software programs that lead you through it step by step.  Unless you are ROLLING in money, it is easy enough to do yourself.
1003300
Hon, you need to talk to a lawyer or a judge.  Do some investigation on the forms you need to fill out and where to file them.  Tell the judge your story and have your ducks in a row, a job, a place to live, show you are responsible for yourself and you  can make it on your own.  Then you may be able to emancipate yourself.  Know that being an adult stinks make sure its what you want to do.  May I suggest making sure you finish school and apply for financial aid to get you into a college dorm.  You'll love it.  I promise.
829127
Look for your local Workforce Investment Act (WIA) program.  They assist people in going back to work regardless of their income level or felony background (although they do want you to disclose it).\n\nYou can also contact the county welfare office.  There are people who are getting food stamps/cash assistance and are required to work in exchange for those services.  Someone in the welfare office assigns them to WEP.  That WEP Case Worker will be able to tell you where people can get jobs if they have felonies.  Your local prison will also tell you.  They usually have a back to work program and can tell you where they place their guys.  Good luck!