Odds of Getting Emancipated

Hi. I am 16 years old and am currently starting the process of getting emancipated. I cant live with my mom anymore. she kicked me out twice and then reported me as a runaway. I suffer from verbal and financial abuse daily. I have diagnosed anxiety and depression and my mother says things like that's why your not normal or why cant you be normal. I have a job but I never see any of the money. as soon as I deposit my check into my bank account my mother moves it to a separate one that i do not have access to and she continuously threatens to make me quit my job. I am still living with my mom but I have a place to stay after I get emancipated. Mainly I just want to know if a. is it legal for my mom to take my money? and make me quit my job? b. is there a possibilty that my emancipation wont go through? if so what other options do i have? Thanks a bunch!

Doesn't sound like you are an eligible candidate for emancipation. You've got a psychiatric diagnosis, and you thinking Mom is 'abusing' you is not a reason that the State will emancipate a minor.

Mom owns everything until you are at age of majority, including your paycheck.

If you live in King or Pierce County, and you're ALREADY living away from your parents, and you're fully capable of supporting yourself, you have perhaps a 3% chance.

If you live outside of those two counties, it drops to around 1%.

It ain't happening, kiddo.

is it legal for my mom to take my money? Yes.

and make me quit my job? Yes

is there a possibilty that my emancipation wont go through? There is more than a possibility that your emancipation won't go through. It is a GIVEN that your emancipation won't go through.

if so what other options do i have? To live where your mother says you live until you turn 18 and not a minute earlier.

Thanks a bunch! You're welcome

Im curious as to why I don't have any chance of the emancipation going through. My mom doesnt want me to live with her the only reason that i still am is because she is legally responsible for me. We both want this so that she doesnt

The courts decide what is in your best interests. It is your mothers responsibility to provide for you until you're 18, she doesn't have to like it or agree with it, she just have to do it. You have to have more than just you and your mother wanting you to be Emancipated in order for a court to Emancipate you.

Just curious....If you don't SEE any of the money you're working for, then why are you working?

My mom told me today that if the emancipation doesnt go throught that she is going to put me in a girls home because she isnt going to let me stay with her. SO even if she is my mother and is supposed to take care of me she is not going. She kicked my brother out and hes not emancipated nor is he 18 he is currently couch hopping because he dopesnt even have a job.

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Just curious....If you don't SEE any of the money you're working for, then why are you working?

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I enjoy working it make me feel responsible and I al;so hope that maybe when i turn 18 or my emancipation goes through I will get my money back.

You won't be emancipated, and no matter how unfair it is, your earnings belong to your parent/s.

If your mother puts you in a girls home, she will have to be responsible for your care while you're there. The girls home also probably won't allow you to continue to work.

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Just curious....If you don't SEE any of the money you're working for, then why are you working?

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That was going to be my question. Why work if your paycheck gets completely confiscated?

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Just curious....If you don't SEE any of the money you're working for, then why are you working?

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That was going to be my question. Why work if your paycheck gets completely confiscated?

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Because her 20 year old boyfriend is the McManager at her job.
http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=185547

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Because her 20 year old boyfriend is the McManager at her job.
http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=185547

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I'd forgotten about that.

Ahh, to be young again! :friendly_wink:

what reasons would I be ganted to get emancipated if these arent good enough. If my mom not wanting to take care of me isnt a good enough reaosn then dik hat i. i can take care of myself.

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what reasons would I be ganted to get emancipated if these arent good enough. If my mom not wanting to take care of me isnt a good enough reaosn then dik hat i. i can take care of myself.

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You didn't read the stickied threads about emancipation law before posting.

Your other thread suggests that you're in Washington State. You are thus only a couple of mouse clicks away from reading the requirements for emancipation in that state.

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Under Washington's emancipation laws, anybody aged 16 or older can petition for emancipation.

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Quoting RCW 13.64.020 - Petition for emancipation - Filing fees.

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(1) A petition for emancipation shall be signed and verified by the petitioner, and shall include the following information: (a) The full name of the petitioner, the petitioner's birthdate, and the state and county of birth; (b) a certified copy of the petitioner's birth certificate; (c) the name and last known address of the petitioner's parent or parents, guardian, or custodian; (d) the petitioner's present address, and length of residence at that address; (e) a declaration by the petitioner indicating that he or she has the ability to manage his or her financial affairs, including any supporting information; and (f) a declaration by the petitioner indicating that he or she has the ability to manage his or her personal, social, educational, and nonfinancial affairs, including any supporting information.

(2) Fees for this section are set under RCW 36.18.014.

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The petitioner must prove at a hearing by "clear and convincing evidence: (a) That the petitioner is sixteen years of age or older; (b) that the petitioner is a resident of the state; (c) that the petitioner has the ability to manage his or her financial affairs; and (d) that the petitioner has the ability to manage his or her personal, social, educational, and nonfinancial affairs." RCW 13.64.050.

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This process has absolutely nothing to do with whether or not you get along with your mother or believe she is unfair to you.

And if mom does indeed kick you out then contact child services so you can have a roof over your head. However, if you don't and mom then comes back and states you are to go back and live with her then back you go.