Should my daughters friend emancipate herself to move in with us
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Answer:
Generally, a minor may not choose where to live against a legal custodian's objections. In order to petition for emancipation, the minor must show financial independence, typically by being self-supporting through employment. The petition for emancipation may be objected to by
the parent or legal custodian. In such cases, the minor must show that it is in their best interest to be emancipated, despite such objections. Once emancipated, the parent or custodian no longer has a duty to support the child.
A minor seeking emancipation must file a petition for emancipation in
the juvenile court in the county where the minor resides. The petition
must be signed and verified by the minor, and include:
(1) The minor's full name and birth date, and the county and state where
the minor was born;
(2) A certified copy of the minor's birth certificate;
(3) The name and last known address of the minor's parents or guardian,
and if no parent or guardian can be found, the name and address of the
minor's nearest living relative residing within this state;
(4) The minor's present address and length of residency at that address;
(5) A declaration by the minor indicating that he or she has
demonstrated the ability to manage his or her financial affairs; the
minor may include any information he or she considers necessary to
support the declaration;
(6) A declaration by the minor indicating that he or she has the ability
to manage his or her personal and social affairs; the minor may include
any information he or she considers necessary to support the
declaration; and
(7) The names of adults who have personal knowledge of the minor's
circumstances and believe that under those circumstances emancipation is
in the best interest of the minor.