Can a pregnant 14-year-old be emancipated in Missouri?

Answer 1

Yes you can, but at your age you will either have to be placed with a relative or become a ward of the court and that means foster care. I'd really think of this more. Emancipation isn't as simple as you think and if you go through with it you can't go back to your parents until you are of age.

Please sit down with your parents and go over plans about this baby. You are far too young to be a mother, but abortion shouldn't be an option. See it through, perhaps have a say in who you adopt the baby out too, and with luck you may find a great couple that will send you pictures periodically of your child.

Good luck hon Marcy

Being pregnant/having a child does not emancipate a person. Most states (with the exception of 1 or 2) require that a person be at least 16 in order to petition the court for emancipation.

There is no emancipation statute in the state of Missouri.

Answer 2

Take them to court, you may have a chance that you will be able to move out since your surrounding in your house are bad and they see your parents are doing bad and aren't doing anything for you. Missouri does not have established laws for the emancipation of minors. Minor's who believe themselves to be in a position of abuse and/or neglect should contact the MO. Division of Child Protective Services at 1-800-392-3738 or theNational Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-422-4453. If the minor believes themselves or another family member to be in danger of physical violence they should call their local police deparment or 911 for immediate assistance.

Answer 3

This is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Consult the specific laws for the state and county in which you reside for the rules that apply. In most states, any 18 year old is considered an adult and is capable of deciding when and where they reside. They have the ability to contract for housing. SOME states allow minors to become emancipated under specific circumstances, but this is not just a matter of filling out some paperwork. A minor is the responsibility of their parents until such time as they reach the age of majority or are legally emancipated. The parents are required to provide for the support of their minor children. If the parents give permission, the minor can live in another location. Such permission does not relieve the parents of the responsibility to provide support. If the parents do not give permission, the minor can be considered a runaway. Charges may apply to individuals that aid and abet such runaways, particularly if they are under the age of consent. In some states it is my understanding that this is not enforced for 17 year olds that leave home. No, the legal age of majority for the state is 18. Missouri does not have emancipation of minors, nor does being pregnant confer emancipation rights to a minor. If you are subject to abuse, you should contact social services for your area. They will assist you in getting out of the bad environment and into a safe place.

Answer 4

No. being pregnant and/or already having a child does not confer automatic emancipation rights. The State of Missouri does not have grounds nor procedures for the emancipation of minors with the exception of cases referred to the probate court by state social services such as DCFS.

Answer 5

In Missouri, a child can leave home at the age of 17, and parents have no recourse. However, the parents are still legally responsible for the child until the child attains the age of 18.

Answer 6

No. An 18-year-old cannot be emancipated anywhere in the US, because in the US, an 18-year old is already an adult. Emancipation only applies to minors.

Answer 7

no, in Missouri you can a parent to do that without the child having a place to go