Re: Maryland Emancipation
Stay put and save your money. By the time you actually get a hearing for your emancipation, you will likely be 18 at which you can leave.
Re: Maryland Emancipation
There's an extensive guide to emancipation law on the Maryland People's Law Library website.
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Quoting How does emancipation occur?
There are four general ways in which a minor may be emancipated (completely or partially).
#1 - A minor reaches the age of majority. In Maryland, this is age 18.
#2 - Certain situations occur, such as marriage or entering the military occur. In these situations, it usually does not make sense to say that a parent must still support a minor and have control over his/her actions. Members of the military are subject to government control. A husband and wife generally have a duty to support his/her spouse. There are limitations. See the sections on marriage and military service.
#3 - Misconduct by a parent. "Parental abuse, neglect or failure to support" or other misconduct are key factors that a court might consider in an emancipation action. For example, in a 1943 case, a son was considered emancipated by the court as the result of his father's "intemperate and brutal treatment". It is critical to note that the decision was based on the facts of the case. In this case the son was self-supporting, had left the parental home and was 18 at the time. (Before July 1973 the age of majority was 21). Lucas v. Maryland Drydock Co, 182 Md. 54 (1943)
#4 - A parent (formally or informally) agrees to give up (some/or all of his/her) parental control. For example, A parent might consent to allowing a child to establish a separate household. Or a parent may force the minor to leave and support him/herself.