Is Emancipation the Answer

**let_me_be614** · 01-28-2011, 03:02 PM

My question involves emancipation laws for the State of: Massachusetts

Hello there, I am 16 years old and I believe getting emancipated is the answer to my questions. In the past few years I've been moving back and forth from my brother's and mother's homes and I still haven't found whats right for me. A while ago my girlfriend's grandmother told me about emancipation and i thought to my self...maybe im just better on my own.
I have thought about all the possible things i would need and added up the cost. Unfortunately is a lot of money but, I am able to afford it. Yes, I'm still attending high school and its not a problem at all. I have thought about this many times and even asked for opinions, at the end of the day I still believe is the best thing to do.
I have choosen this because i want to build a better relationship with my mom. Yes i know, that doesnt make sense but my mom and I are two different people, its like trying to connect the same sides of a magnet. We love each other very much and respect each other very well but, we just cant be living in the same house.
I joined this because I need some help in getting this process done and over with. Also, someone might have the words and power to save me from doing a big mistake. Please tell me if I have a good enough reason to do what I want to do and if i dont then maybe tell me what I should do. Thank You!

**Dogmatique** · 01-28-2011, 03:08 PM

So you are already living outside of the home, paying your own rent, utilities, health insurance, food, clothing, etc.?

Emancipation isn't for teens who don't like living at home.

**let_me_be614** · 01-29-2011, 11:57 AM

No I'm not, I am living at home but, pay rent, my utilities, clothing, and pay for half the groceries. I have health insurance and i worry about making my appointments and getting to them. It's not that i dont like living at home, but why stay if I could do it on my own.