Can Someone PLEASE Tell Me Some Good Reasons To get emancipated?!?
544261
the only reason I can think is if you have Parents that are either abusive or incompetent.
980777
Hang on for a couple of years.\nYou may end up wishing that you weren't emancipated.
243773
If you're trying to get emancipated just for the sake of being with your "love" then good luck.  A judge won't emancipate you for that.  A judge WILL emancipate you if you have money that a guardian controls and is abusing it.  Or if there's some sort of abuse going on within the home.\n\nYou're 16 now, and in love.  Who's to say that it's going to last though?  Two months from now you might decide you love someone else.  These are the best years of your life....live them slow.  Trust me!
460981
Unless you can find a kind soul to take you in off the streets your chances of a happy existence are really not good. You need some stability in order to complete you education, which you won't be able to do if you are scrounging to find food and shelter all the time. Try to withstand the mental abuse for a little while longer until you are ready to strike out on your own. Seek family counseling, I bet lots of people can assist you in finding help. Running away should be your very last resort.
305398
yes, just divorce your parents and get legally emancipated.  your parents are stupid, they can't tell you what to do.  Go out on your own and succeed!!
479246
Geographical Cure....ever heard of it?  This is when your life is crappy where you are, so you think moving away from all the mess will make things better.  Before you make a big move, really assess your motivation for leaving your family and all you know to change your life completely.  Is it because of a relationship break up?  Is it because you've done something that you feel badly about and can't face people?  If the problem is within yourself, you'll just be taking the problem with you wherever you go.  Think twice and if need be, get some help to discover why you want to walk away from your current life.  Good Luck.
506074
you can petition the court to order a new guardian. kinda long process, but it'll eventually work out. explain how your relationship won't work and you've tried counseling and it's not a healthy environment for you. but first you should get the person you want to live with to want to accept the responsibilities. together you can even contact a lawyer to see about them getting cutody. you may also be old enough to be emancipated
517883
Oh My God, that is a terrible and sad story. I really wish that I knew what to tell you or at least had some good advise. Being kicked out of my girlfriends house just a few months ago, I can relate to some of what you are going through. You will have hard times and sadness for a long time no doubt. But believe it or not, it does get easier as time goes by. That does not help you right now I know, and for that I am also sorry. There really isnt anything that I can tell you or that anybody can tell you really that will ease your pain and suffering. But for sure you need to keep your head about you and do whatever it takes to get you and your son through this horrible time in your life. I can be your e-mail pal/friend if you want, and again I wish I had some quick-fix remedy. Keep your chin up. (smile)
1143673
My word.  That is a lot of people and stress.   Is it possible for you to move into a place away or maybe down the road form your relatives, just to get you out of the chaos?  There are usually places that offer low/reduced rent for fixed incomes.   Maybe your children can do things to help around the house so when you come home you have some peace and don't feel like you have to race around and clean, cook, do laundry etc.  Good luck.
625602
if you become emancipated, you receive no financial aids from the government or parents.  One of the steps to becomming emancipated is proving to the judge that you can legally support yourself financially.
831450
I have a similar answer to the previous poster, but telling them you are emancipated isn't going to help you.  "Emancipation" is a legal term, and doesn't apply to you anyway since you're 19.  You MAY be able to file as an independent student if you filed your own taxes, earned a certain minimum income last year, and were NOT claimed on your parents' tax returns.  If you were, then you're out of luck unless you're married or have a child of your own.  Your state may have scholarships or loans for which you can apply, especially in such small dollar amounts.  In what state you do you live and go to school?
748206
You could go to youth hostels, the YMCA, the Salvation Army.  There are lots of choices but are you sure leaving your family is a good idea right now?  I don't know what the problem is but usually if you leave before it gets resolved you will never resolve them.  I moved out when I was 16 as well and now I haven't talked to my sisters or my parents in 13 years.  Weigh your options carefully.
1147905
I feel sorry for you. I hope you have a good job and provide for yourself with your own money, because that is what the court will look at. Would you have a place to stay for the next couple of years? If I were you, and this is very important for you to consider. You could call Children Services and talk to someone there. They will want to know all the info that you have shared here and all the info that you have not shared here. You have to tell the truth. Most likely the police will get involved and your parents may go to jail, depending on what they find when they come to your house. Children Services will take you and any siblings out of the house and put you in foster care. You may like the home you go to and you might not. If it is as bad as you say, don't hesitate to call them. If you need more advice you need to go to your school counsellor and they will get things rolling for you. I wish you the best of luck.
383654
The process depends on the state you live in, and in some states there is no formalized process. You could, if you could afford to do it, move out already with your mother's permission. Otherwise, the only sure-fire ways toget emancipated are to get married, have a child, or join the armed forces. Otherwise, it really depends on the state.
771421
Good for you for making the very difficult decision to leave. I don't know if you have gone to counseling. That can be a good step in moving on. Some shelters for abused women have free counseling programs even for women who have not lived there. Also there are often non-profit counseling centres. If you are in North America call 211 or your local community information center for more details.\n\nI had a bad five year relationship that began to be physically abusive by the end. In my situation, I found that talking to an experienced counselor helped. I also got involved in activities that I had let slide when I was with my ex. I spent a lot of time reconnecting with old friends. It's a good time to explore new hobbies too. If you can't think of one, think of what you most loved doing as a child (painting, singing, writing...) and maybe take something like that up again. This is your time to find out more about you. I wish you all the best!
1123522
I looked into it a few years ago and was told that the only way to claim independence is to be an orphan or a ward of the court.  I really hope the situation has changed.  Good luck!
315660
If your mom is kicking you out it must be for a reason.  You can either choose to work things out with her or find a new place.  If your looking for a new place the best thing for starters is to look into newer places and maybe just a studio apartment.  That way the rent is usually cheaper plus you get a place that you don't have to share and worry about falling apart.