I am 16 and my mother and I do not get along. She sometimes calls me names. I also have a little sister in my home. I do not ...
Full Question:
I am 16 and my mother and I do not get along. She sometimes calls me names. I also have a little sister in my home. I do not want my little sister to see my mom and I yelling and screaming at each other 24/7. Can I be emancipated?
07/06/2007 |
Category: Minors ยป Emancipation... |
State: Ohio |
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Answer:
As a general rule, a child is “emancipated,” or freed from parental control, care and custody, upon reaching the age of 18 or upon graduation from high school if a child turns 18 in his or her senior year. In Ohio, emancipation also can occur before that time if the child gets married or joins the military service. While many people think that someone under 18 can go to court and “get emancipated,” Ohio law does not provide for such a court order. A person who wishes to “become emancipated” cannot do so by petitioning the court, as there is no provision for such a petition in Ohio.