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Graduating early
I'm 16 years old and i reside in Florida. I'm going to graduate next month. I was curious what exactly, if anything would change in my situation. I work full time,make a decent paycheck and i have the capability to be completely self supportive. I just wanted to see if anyone had any suggestions as to what i should do.
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Re: Graduating early
Quoting Florida Statutes, Section 743.015 - Disabilities of nonage; removal.
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(1) A circuit court has jurisdiction to remove the disabilities of nonage of a minor age 16 or older residing in this state upon a petition filed by the minor's natural or legal guardian or, if there is none, by a guardian ad litem.
(2) The petition shall contain the following information:
(a) The name, address, residence, and date of birth of the minor.
(b) The name, address, and current location of each of the minor's parents, if known.
(c) The name, date of birth, custody, and location of any children born to the minor.
(d) A statement of the minor's character, habits, education, income, and mental capacity for business, and an explanation of how the needs of the minor with respect to food, shelter, clothing, medical care, and other necessities will be met.
(e) Whether the minor is a party to or the subject of a pending judicial proceeding in this state or any other jurisdiction, or the subject of a judicial order of any description issued in connection with such pending judicial proceeding.
(f) A statement of the reason why the court should remove the disabilities of nonage.
(3) If the petition is filed by the natural or legal guardian, the court must appoint an attorney ad litem for the minor child, and the minor child shall be brought before the court to determine if the interest of the minor will be fully protected by the removal of disabilities of nonage. The attorney ad litem shall represent the child in all related proceedings.
(4) If the petition is filed by the guardian ad litem or next friend, service of process must be perfected on the natural parents.
(5) If both parents are not jointly petitioning the court for the removal of the disabilities of nonage of the minor, service of process must be made upon the nonpetitioning parent. Constructive service of process may be used, provided the petitioning parent makes an actual, diligent search to discover the location of, and provide notice to, the nonpetitioning parent.
(6) The court shall consider the petition and receive such evidence as it deems necessary to rule on the petition. If the court determines that removal of the disabilities of nonage is in the minor's best interest, it shall enter an order to that effect. An order removing the disabilities of nonage shall have the effect of giving the minor the status of an adult for purposes of all criminal and civil laws of the state, and shall authorize the minor thereafter to exercise all of the rights and responsibilities of persons who are 18 years of age or older.
(7) The court shall consider the petition and, if satisfied that the removal of the disabilities is in the minor's best interest, shall remove the disabilities of nonage; and shall authorize the minor to perform all acts that the minor could do if he or she were 18 years of age.
(8) The judgment shall be recorded in the county in which the minor resides, and a certified copy shall be received as evidence of the removal of disabilities of nonage for all matters in all courts.
Thus, the emancipation petition would have to be initiated by your parents.
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Re: Graduating early
Sigh,we've already considered emancipation and ive done all my research,i was looking for more of a human response then a quote of some laws ive already read. There is child support at hand,and a mother that i havnt lived with for almost a year collecting it,whom will prevent me from suceeding in any way possible. Currently my sister whom i reside with is filing for temporary guardainship in the hopes that she will be able to help me get into college so on and so fourth,unfortunetely that will probably be brought to an end by my mothers greed. That 10,000 dollars or so my father payed in child support to my mother when i wasnt living there,would probably do some good towards my future too,now can anyone throw out some real human advice?
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Re: Graduating early
The Law is the law it cant be anything else. You posted a question on alegal site. Our opinions mean little as we dont know you or your situation. Besides if you dont meet criteria opinions are pointless!
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Opinions change the world.Laws restrict them.
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Re: Graduating early
But it wont help you in this situation
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Unfortunetly,you are correct sir. It seems like a bunch of laws are going to force me to waste two years of my life i could have done something with. Thanks for your time.
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Instead growing up too fast not just enjoy your teen years!? The world of jobs, bills etc can wait
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I've been in that world since i was thirteen or fourteen,ive always supported myself. Im accustomed to it you know,not only that its considerably better then having to rely on my parents. I think you understimate self satisfaction.
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If I did or did not underestimate means squat. Like I said the law is the law