How to Get Emancipated in Tennessee
My question involves guardianship in the State of: Tennessee
Hi, I'm 17, and as of last night I found out that both of my parents want me to be emancipated. I have a very rough relationship with my mother, and I'm not very close to my dad. I'm asking what the qualifications are to be emancipated.
Currently I have no job, but I'm looking for one. This is my last year in high school, and I'm on track to graduate in 2014. I understand that I need to be able to support myself to be granted permission. If I drop out of high school to get my GED while having a full time job, will I still be qualified or does it require for me to still be in school?
I would rather just wait til I'm 18 in about 6 months; but seeing as both of my parents want me out of the house I'm not sure where to go.
Thank-you to everybody who is willing to help. I really appreciate it.
Re: Qualifications to Being Emancipated
You need to have, not just a job, but a job that is sufficient to pay every penny of your own support, before you even apply.
If you drop out of school, you can forget emancipation.
Re: Qualifications to Being Emancipated
Re: Qualifications to Being Emancipated
That helps a lot. Thank-you.
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Yeah, I figured that. Emancipation wasn't my choice but my parents, so I know next to nothing about it.
Re: Qualifications to Being Emancipated
If your parents want you out so bad, talk to your school counselor about Foster Care.
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If your parents want you out so bad, talk to your school counselor about Foster Care.
This is unlikely to be an option. Foster care is for children in need, not children whose parents don't want to be bothered to meet their parental obligations.