Minors » Emancipation of Minor Legal Questions and Answers
Am I able to forfeit my parental rights? Can I voluntarily emancipate my daughter?
My daughter is 16 years old. She refuses to follow my rules, is on probation for drugs and doesn't come home unless she feels like it. Am I able to forfeit my parental rights? Can I voluntarily emancipate her?
09/09/2007 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: Minnesota | #8562Can I serve liquor if I have legal Emancipation rights in the state of Alabama?
Can I serve liquor if I have legal Emancipation rights in the state of Alabama?
08/31/2007 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: Alabama | #8343How can she go about emancipation from her mother if her mother will not agree to it?
I am currently a Foster Parent to a 15 year old female. DSS is about to close her C&P case for the 2nd time and force her to go back to her alcoholic and abusive mother again. The mother is unable to provide a happy, healthy home life for her and she is refusing to go back. She threatens running away if DSS forces her to go back again. She wants to stay in my home permanently...
08/27/2007 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: Massachusetts | #8243Does having a child legally emancipate you by itself?
I am 15 years old and pregnant; the father of my baby is 20 years old. We want to get married and live together. Does having a child legally emancipate you by itself? If not, what do I have to do in order to be emancipated and how long would the process take?
08/20/2007 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: California | #8087What does a sixteen year old girl need to do to get emancipated in Mississippi?
What does a sixteen year old girl need to do to get emancipated in Mississippi?
08/20/2007 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: ALL | #8080I am a 17 year old female and turn18 in December. I currently live at home, and my family has a lot of problems. I have a jo...
I am a 17 year old female and turn18 in December. I currently live at home, and my family has a lot of problems. I have a job, and believe that I would be able to support myself if need be. What would it take for me to be emancipated from my family?
08/13/2007 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: Wisconsin | #7899Is there any kind of legal way I can get emancipated being pregnant?
I am a pregnant 16 year girl wanting to move in with my boyfriend which is 17. I have had a bad experience living with my mom. She has hit me and more mental abuse than physical abuse. When I have tried to do something about it before, they called and warned my mom and i have gotten into more trouble. Is there any kind of legal way I can get emancipated being pregnant?
07/29/2007 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: Missouri | #7577I am 16 and want to be emancipated. I have a place where I can live and I'm about to start working. My parents will not agree...
I am 16 and want to be emancipated. I have a place where I can live and I'm about to start working. My parents will not agree to it. Is this possible? I am also on probation, but it will be terminated in October and I will turn 17 in November.
07/24/2007 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: Ohio | #7451Can a 17 year old, who will be 18 in 7 months get emancipated?
Can a 17 year old, who will be 18 in 7 months get emancipated? Her mother died in Indiana where the child lived. She will receive $553 a month in death benefits. She does not want to move to Illinois to live with her father. Can she become emancipated and live with family in Indiana? Which state will she need to file in?
07/16/2007 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: Illinois | #7220At what age can a teenager begin proceedings for emancipation?
At what age can a teenager begin proceedings for emancipation? What is the first step?
07/13/2007 | Category: Minors » Emancipation... | State: Ohio | #7161