Under what terms will a judge grant emancipation to a 16-year-old?

Answer 1

Extremely "slim to none". Judges do not arbtrarily mandate emancipation decrees. If minor child believes they are in an abusive and/or neglectful environment they can contact Youth Emergency Service Hotline 1-800-899-KIDS(5437), Crisis Intervention Agencies Line 1-888-644-HOPE (4673), their state social services division, an adult they can trust, and so forth. If immediate danger is perceived contact the local police or 911. A minor cannot be emancipated or removed from the parental home, simply because they don't want to live there any longer or they don't like the rules, chores, etc.

Answer 2

Emancipation for a 16-Year-OldSome states do have an emancipation process for minors who are at least sixteen years old. You can contact the clerk of the family or domestic issues court in the county in which you live to obtain information concerning the matter. Please be advised, states that allow the emancipation procedure have specific requirements that must me met by the minor before emancipation is granted. A few of which will be documented proof the person is able to support themselves, meaning EARN enough income for shelter, food, clothing, medical care and so forth. The court will not accept living with friends or being financially supported by relatives/family, as sufficient proof of the minor's ability to live independently.

The laws vary by state, and not all states have emancipation laws. In the states without emancipation laws, the only way to become emancipated is by (1) turning 18 (2) getting (legally) married (3) joining the military (which minors have to have parental consent to do). In the states that do have emancipation laws: generally, you petition the court for a declaration of emancipation. You have to prove that you are capable of supporting yourself (and that means of support can not be public assistance). You also have to prove that it's in your best interest to be emancipated. That's not always an easy thing to do. The courts generally don't like to override the authority of parents, so you would have really prove your case. The courts then decide rather to grant or deny your petition. It is not a quick and easy process.

More Information:

• In most states, yes. It is a legal process, so an attorney should be contacted, unless you already working with a social worker because of abuse issues. It is generally much easier to get emancipated with parental consent.
• It depends upon the laws of the state in which the minor lives. Not all states have grounds and procedures for the emancipation of underaged persons. The basics are, the minor filing a petition in the proper state court of venue with the required supporting documentation such as proof of income, residence, educational status, etc. The person filing is required to pay all filing fees and any contributing court costs. The average cost of the self- filing in the states that allow the action is $200, although a few states will require the minor to have legal representation, and/or parental consent.

• Yes you can, in Illinois it coast about $70. and its pretty hard you have to have a good reason, a job, and like 3 months of paycheck stubs to prove you can pay your bills and take care of yourself and you have to have character witnesses. Or you can have parental permission. Or you could get married but if your not 18 you have to have parental permission.

• Be aware that not every state has emancipation laws. I think it's only about 50% that do. If you live a state that doesn't have emancipation laws, then naturally you can't petition the court for an order of emancipation.

• There are a few states who have enacted laws pertaining to the emancipation of a minor, the minimum age in those states is sixteen. In the majority of states a emancipation petition can be filed with the court, and cases are adjudicated based on their individual merits. Contact the clerk of the court in the county where you reside for more specific information.

Answer 3

I don't think that's what your trying to ask. By definition emancipation is normally done without consent of legal guardians. * In those states which allow the emancipation of minors all such petitions have a "catch" one of such in some states is the parents must consent to the act. In other states the compulsory education laws will apply, and so forth. The only state that allows self-help emancipation of a minor is Wisconsin.

Answer 4

Very few US states allow the emancipation of a minor. Those that do establish laws regulating the act, that being the case each state differs to a certain degree. In some states the minor must have parental permission to file an emancipation petition. In all states that allow the act parents have the right to contest it. Basically the minor must prove to the court that they are gainfully employed and are able to provide themselves with shelter, food, clothing, medical care, education, etc. This does not mean moving in with a friend, a significant other or a relative or using financial public assistance. The minor must also file the petition themselves and pay all court costs and attributing fees. The minor must prove to the satisfaction of the court that they can handle their personal and financial affairs without the need for adult intervention. Put that together with the fact that minors cannot enter into legal contracts. They cannot drop out of school without parental permission. That being the case they could not rent an apartment, buy a car, have utilities (electricity, gas, phone, etc.) installed and so forth and then you should get an idea of just where the petition will end up.

Answer 5

Yes you can you just have to go to court but it cost a lot money to get emancipated I am 17 and wanted to get emancipated but I don't have the money and my parents wont pay for it so I am just going to have to wait another year.

Answer 6

you have to apply to the courts
Are you the 16 year old? If so go to the Court house and file for emancipation; but i have to tell you you have to show how you provide for yourself such as rent,food,clothing, health care etc...

Answer 7

I would look on a more law-full site, but as far as I know you need to have reason that you should be emancipated, and if you know it or not there are many types of emancipation, you also have to have means to live, such as a place to stay, an income of some type, and a few other things. It is not easy but like I said if you want to be emancipated you have to do the research, have good reason, and if you really want to become emancipated you better have a lawyer of some type to back you up and help you understand loop-holes and faults in the system...that's the best I can explain how to become emancipated...I hope what I have said helps.

Answer 8

I'm pretty sure you have to go through the court system either way. It wouldn't be legal without it. It is also depending on what state, as different states have different laws.

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