Minor Considering Emancipation

They were initially developed for the military (DANTES testing), but most public universities and many private ones now accept them for credit - some of the exams even apply as upper division credits.

List of courses and materials can be found at:

http://www.getcollegecredit.com/

I've found that the best way to study is to get 2 used textbooks on the topic that are 3 to 4 years old (SO much cheaper). Best to study from more than one text to get a broader approach - the tests aren't geared towards any one text or author, so any general textbook newer than 5 or 6 years old should suffice.

I'm not sure why it is such a burden for people to read the threads and links about emancipation, stickied at the top of the forum.

Per this thread,

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Quoting Virginia Code § 16.1-333. Findings necessary to order that minor is emancipated.

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The court may enter an order declaring the minor emancipated if, after a hearing, it is found that: (i) the minor has entered into a valid marriage, whether or not that marriage has been terminated by dissolution; or (ii) the minor is on active duty with any of the armed forces of the United States of America; or (iii) the minor willingly lives separate and apart from his parents or guardian, with the consent or acquiescence of the parents or guardian, and that the minor is or is capable of supporting himself and competently managing his own financial affairs.

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We're not talking about marriage or the military, so that leaves the third possibility, a self-supporting minor living apart from his parents with their consent. You cannot petition for emancipation to get the right to move out - you can petition for emancipation once your parents let you set up your independent household and you demonstrate your ability to support yourself.