Getting Out of my Parents' House

[FelishaCooper]

Hi my name is Felisha and im 16 years old. i will be 17 in september.. i need to know the best way i cant get out of my house. i live with my real mom, step dad, and 2 sisters. i am misrable, no one talks to me my mom sits on her computer 24/7 everyday all day long until like 5 6 in the morning my step dad is a drunk and has hit us before. 2 years ago in august he hit me and broke my nose.. i am engaged to a wonderful man who i cant even see but he is still by myside alon with his family trying to help me. i dont have a life im not allowed to. i cant go anywhere or do anything ever. i dropped out of school but i am getting my GED.. i really need to get out of my house BADLY. and as fast as i can. i dont have anywhere alse to go but with my Fiance.my real dad isnt an option because he hasnt been there for me at all my whole life. hes never paid child support or anything. i dont have anyother family but my one aunt but she has no room and doesnt have the money for an extra person right now.. and im telling you my life living here with these people is the worst.. alls i do is clean and sometimes cook. i dont have a social life or anything.. i cant even see my Fiance but he is still with me because we are very much in love and his family is trying their hardest to help me get out also. now my aunt said that if i just leave and go live with him and if my mom calls the cops which she will because she is just very controlling, but my aunt said the cops cant do anything, and is that true?? i just need help someone needs to help me and tell he what i can do.. i need advice fast.. i have been looking for something to do for a very long time now and i cant find help.. someone please please help me.. i need any advice.. i live in Hudson Florida and someone please help me. My e-mail address is Felisha915@yahoo.com somebody please help me.. thank you and i will be waiting to hear from someone soon, hopefully... thank you bye. [/b]

[Mr. Knowitall]

Pursuant to Florida emancipation law:

(1) A circuit court has jurisdiction to remove the disabilities of nonage of a minor age 16 or older residing in this state upon a petition filed by the minor's natural or legal guardian or, if there is none, by a guardian ad litem.

(2) The petition shall contain the following information:

(a) The name, address, residence, and date of birth of the minor.

(b) The name, address, and current location of each of the minor's parents, if known.

(c) The name, date of birth, custody, and location of any children born to the minor.

(d) A statement of the minor's character, habits, education, income, and mental capacity for business, and an explanation of how the needs of the minor with respect to food, shelter, clothing, medical care, and other necessities will be met.

(e) Whether the minor is a party to or the subject of a pending judicial proceeding in this state or any other jurisdiction, or the subject of a judicial order of any description issued in connection with such pending judicial proceeding.

(f) A statement of the reason why the court should remove the disabilities of nonage.

(3) If the petition is filed by the natural or legal guardian, the court must appoint an attorney ad litem for the minor child, and the minor child shall be brought before the court to determine if the interest of the minor will be fully protected by the removal of disabilities of nonage. The attorney ad litem shall represent the child in all related proceedings.

(4) If the petition is filed by the guardian ad litem or next friend, service of process must be perfected on the natural parents.

(5) If both parents are not jointly petitioning the court for the removal of the disabilities of nonage of the minor, service of process must be made upon the nonpetitioning parent. Constructive service of process may be used, provided the petitioning parent makes an actual, diligent search to discover the location of, and provide notice to, the nonpetitioning parent.

(6) The court shall consider the petition and receive such evidence as it deems necessary to rule on the petition. If the court determines that removal of the disabilities of nonage is in the minor's best interest, it shall enter an order to that effect. An order removing the disabilities of nonage shall have the effect of giving the minor the status of an adult for purposes of all criminal and civil laws of the state, and shall authorize the minor thereafter to exercise all of the rights and responsibilities of persons who are 18 years of age or older.

(7) The court shall consider the petition and, if satisfied that the removal of the disabilities is in the minor's best interest, shall remove the disabilities of nonage; and shall authorize the minor to perform all acts that the minor could do if he or she were 18 years of age.

(8) The judgment shall be recorded in the county in which the minor resides, and a certified copy shall be received as evidence of the removal of disabilities of nonage for all matters in all courts.