How to File for Emancipation for a Teen Mother

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Quoting youngmother

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My father is not in the equation. My sons father, is very much involved. He should not matter although because you have said it is independent. My own mother cant support me. And the job I will have is a certified nurses assistant at a retirement home that pays 9$ an hour.

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So, you have rent. Utilities. Baby supplies. Daycare? Food, clothing, insurance, etc., etc.

Are we supposed to be impressed by $9 an hour? Sweetheart, working 40 hours a week you won't be making enough to cover the baby's expenses, let alone your own.

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Quoting youngmother

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I am 16 years old and I have a son. I understand that has nothing to do with emancipation. My mother and I have always had problems.

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If you took the few seconds necessary to follow the instruction given to you and read the stickied threads, you would find your question answered. You are sixteen and live at home, so you cannot get emancipated. You should belatedly read this and this.

Also, you would know that "The job I will have" isn't even going to help you when you turn 17. You need to have that job and a demonstrated ability to support yourself and manage your own financial affairs.

See if you can work out a budget like this:

$9.00/hr. Oops, you are a minor so you need a work permit....which limits your hours.
You need to get your GED or Diploma.

Now....start researching apartments in your area. Don't forget to add things like heat, A/C, water, trash, utilities to the rent.
Now the costs for food and your kid.
Got transportation? How much does that cost?
Staples....toilet paper, toothpaste, floss, soap, shampoo, conditioner, makeup......diapers and stuff for your kid.
Got clothes for work?
You'll also need things like trash cans, trash bags, dishes, pots and pans, cooking utensils, towels....

Oh...bed....crib...your parents may not let you take those unless you pay for them....

$9 per hour? Let's break it down by category
Groceries - food in the house. Forget any eating out. Don't forget to add your son's food (formula, baby food, etc)

Household products - like paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, washcloths, towels, soap, shampoo (for both of you), laundry products

Utilities - phone, power, heat, water, trash collection (especially if you are in a house), pest control (especially if you are in a house)

Furniture - baby furniture (which will change in a few years when junior moves to a bigger bed), high chair, table, chairs

Automotive - car? (then you have to include gas, repairs, insurance, registration) if no car, transportation? (bus fare)

Personal items - clothing for both you and baby. And let me tell you, those little suckers go through clothing like they were Amelda Marcos. Shoes. Coats. And then double that because you have at least 2 seasons to consider.

Extraneous costs - daycare for your son while you are working. Internet AND a computer if you are looking to get your GED while watching your son. Care for your son if you decide to use the library. Do you like TV? Additional costs there (a TV to begin with, cable if you like that). And then there are the little everyday items that no one ever sees coming.

Basically on $9 per hour you can forget doing ANYTHING other than working and sitting at home on the floor with no furniture.

If you are given permission to work even 40 hours per week (assuming you work year round at 40 hours per week) here are your figures

$9 x 40 = 360/wk = 18720/yr

18720.00 - yearly salary
2200.50 - federal taxes
1170.00 - TX state taxes (using 6.25% but it can go as high as 8.25%)
1160.64 - Social Security taxes
271.44 - Medicare taxes
13917.46 - total yearly bring home

Divide that by 52 weeks = 267.64 per week bring home.

REALLY think you and son can live on that? And this is ONLY if you work full time and if NO other expenses are taken out of your paycheck.

Well guess what you "expert" I had a court date today and the judge signed off on the damn emancipation papers. You're so smart and you helped sooo much. Guess it was my fault for asking such judgmental ass holes.

If that's true, you won't mind giving us the case number, will you?

My inbox is open!

(Little liar, aren't you? You got a court hearing and it's all sorted out in less than a month? SUUUUUUUUUUUUURE)

I wouldn't mind giving the case number to you, but I dont believe it would be smart to put any of my personal information on the internet. If you would like to beleibe I am lieing that is your own opinion. I dont have to prove anything to you. You're just someone I asked online about a legal issue and my problem is solved. I am also married now so even you cant argue the fact that I am wrong.

LOL.

Suuuuuuuure.

We believe you.

Thanks for taking the time to prove yourself a liar. If you were married, emancipation is automatic. You did not need to obtain court ordered emancipation. Yet, you managed to do both in one month. Did you marry the judge? Thx for playing.