Emancipation of Girlfriend in Tennessee

Hey everyone.

I am 20 and my girlfriend is currently 15. She lives in Tennessee, I live in Idaho. She'll be turning 16 this January and will be getting custody of herself. I guess this is emancipation. I've never dealt with anything like this so bare with me.

Once she gets that she wants to move here to Idaho and live with me. Since she will have custody of herself, are we allowed to do this? Or will I get in trouble for living with her?

You need to find out specifically what you are referencing when you say she "will be getting custody of herself". You can't get relevant legal information if you're guessing as to what that means.

Okay, sorry for the confusion. I got some clarification and yes, she is being emancipated in January. So what does this mean for us?

I'm not sure - the online sources which describe emancipation law in Tennessee indicate that there is no emancipation status in that state. If you find out from her the process by which she is obtaining emancipation, maybe somebody can clarify.

Alright, thanks, I'll talk with her and check back here as soon as I know more.

UPDATE:

Okay, I talked with her, and she is going to a local court and going to try to prove she is able to care for herself and show them why she should be emancipated. That's my understanding.

So, help anyone?

Even being emancipated, does not protect you from breaking the law, if she is to young for you to be with, and her going over state lines, to do something illegal, that includes sex, becomes a federal offence. Be careful!

Thanks, that's what I'd thought and that's what I'd told her. Just wanted to double check with y'all.

Thanks for the help!

Sorry to bring this back up. My girlfriend wanted me to read the following outtake from a journal she gets. Don't ask which one, she just typed it up for me and sent it to me. I decided I would check with you guys since you seem to know what you're talking about:

"If you are an emancipated minor the Age of Consent laws do not apply to you. An emancipated minor is a minor who has been legally deemed an adult, with all the responsibilities and rights of an adult."

So, she argued the point (she's going into law herself in college - very bright girl) that she could still live with me as of January....or whenever they finish the court proceedings.

Is she correct?

Are you willing to risk inprisonment to find out?

No one else has said so I will. Am I the only one concerned with a 20 year old dating a 15 year old!?

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Nevermind.

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No honey, the emancipation does not change the laws on different matters, such as, she can not drink alcohol, or sign a binding contract with a landlord, or get a drivers liscense without a permit first. There are certain things she would be responsible for, as an adult. She may be bright, but words can be taken out of context, to prove a point. I will keep personal opinions to myself, if you speak and keep asking your questions. Read this to her.

Emancipation does not give a minor adult status in all areas.

An Emancipated Minor is not allowed to vote;
An Emancipated Minor is still required to obtain parental consent to get working papers and is limited in the kindsof jobs he/she can perform;
An Emancipated Minor cannot bring a lawsuit and must have an adult commence any litigation on his/her behalf;
An Emancipated Minor cannot buy, sell or control real estate;
Age and consent requirements to marry apply regardless of emancipation;
An Emancipated Minor cannot join the military;
An Emancipated Minor is subject to statutory rape laws and age requirements governing consent;
An Emancipated Minor cannot get a learner's permit or driver's license without parental consent;
An Emancipated Minor cannot rent a campsite;
Parental consent is required to obtain routine health care. As in any case involving a minor, an emancipated minorcan obtain health care without parental consent when it involves an emergency, a sexually transmitted disease, family planning services, alcohol and mental health treatment, or if the minor is pregnant, a parent, or married.

The specifics of what an emancipated minor can and cannot do vary by state.

Is there a site that you are aware of, that would tell him what she is capable of doing and not doing, in tennesee, where she wants to get emancipated (when she is old enough, and if a judge allows her to)?:p Thanks for the heads up, I didn't realize it was different state to state, I will have to do some more checking up on this.