Question: Im 16 and pregnant.I want to be emancipated,but I feel I may need public assistance such as food stamps and cash assistance because I'm currently unemployed.I also need help finding a place because I'm getting kicked out.Can a pregnant teen become emancipated and get on food stamps and cash assistance/?And is there anyone who can legally help an emancipated pregnant teen find a place of their own?
Answer:
The Arizona laws about emancipation can be found in Title 12 (beginning with A.R.S. § 12-2451) of the Arizona Revised Statutes. Section (A) of A.R.S. § 12-2451 states:
A minor who wishes to be emancipated may file a petition for an emancipation order with the clerk of the court in the county in which the minor resides if all of the following apply:
1. The minor is at least sixteen years of age.
2. The minor is a resident of this state.
3. The minor is financially self-sufficient.
4. The minor acknowledges in writing that the minor has read and understands information that is provided by the court and that explains the rights and obligations of an emancipated minor and the potential risks and consequences of emancipation.
5. The minor is not a ward of the court and is not in the care, custody and control of a state agency.
LawForKids.org and AZLawHelp.org provide information regarding emancipation, as does many of the local juvenile court websites. For assistance, call the Children's Law Center 602-258-3434 ext. 266.
For assistance with food stamps, short-term crisis services, temporary cash assistance (TANF), employment services, and community services for homelessness prevention, visit the Department of Economic Secutity's website and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's website.
There are no emancipation laws in New York.
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Nebraska does not have emancipation laws.
There is no emancipation status for this state.
Yes, Florida has emancipation laws that allow minors to seek legal independence from their parents or guardians under certain circumstances. A minor must meet specific criteria, such as being financially self-sufficient and demonstrating the ability to make mature decisions, to be considered for emancipation by the court.
There are none. Arizona does not have a law for the emancipation of minors, which means you have to wait until you reach the age of majority, which is 18.
There is no emancipation status for this state.
Arizona does not have an Emancipation statute. It does have a termination of parental rights, but that is initiated by the state for abuse and neglect by the parents. You'll have to wait until you turn 18.
Arizona has no emancipation statute.
There are no specific laws regarding emancipation in the state of Tennessee. However, the state does have a list of rules for the process.
Emancipation laws in Tennessee allow minors aged 16 or 17 to file for emancipation through the court system. The minor must demonstrate self-sufficiency and support themselves financially, as well as show the court that emancipation is in their best interest. The court will then decide whether to grant emancipation based on the individual circumstances of the case.
There are no emancipation laws in Georgia. Which means you must wait until your reach the age of majority, which is 18.