Parents Wanting To Have Child Emancipated

Brazos Co. Texas

As parents of a very out of control almost 16 year old (June 07 he will be 16) how do we go about having him emancipated? He has not lived with us for over a year and his current living arrangements have ended. He will not come home and going to a "boys homes" is out of the question ...he refused to go and the homes can't make him stay. When he was at home he was very aggressive and verbably abusive and would steal to get whatever he needed/wanted. He has not entered the juve system but it is just a matter of time. He will not attend school (8th grade for the 3rd time) and if he does he is just going to "sit in class" so he can legally quit at 17. What are the options? We have contacted boys homes, the juve court and we are out of options. We do not have the $$ to send him to military school. HELP!

This thread will give you details and information on whether he is eligible or not.

http://www.expertlaw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25054

Why would a judge grant emancipation to such a troubled teen!? I really don't see that as an option

WE have no control and he is abusive to all parents. He want to be on is own. The courts will not order him to a home or any other options. He a kid that if he does not get his way he may use deadly force to get his way.

Jail. Boot Camp, Military

You have the money to send for boot camp? I don't. Jail won't keep him. He can't go to the military he's not 18 and not a graduate he can't/won't pass the 8th grade.

So, how is he going to support himself (which is a requirement for emancipation)?

I guess he will get a job or live in the streets. He won't come live with us or go to a home. He want to be on this OWN. He will not come to us or anyone else, he will slum or do what it takes to stay away from us. He does not want to follow anyone's rules other than his own.

Legally you cannot throw your child to the street. Furthermore anything he does you are responsible for. Example if he damages property you are theones who are that will pay for that

Let's pretend for a moment that a judge will even consider emancipating an out of control child (which he will not).

He has to HAVE the job and be able to demonstrate how he will support himself, before emancipation will be granted. Emancipation for a child would would be "living on the streets" absolutely will not happen. Don't imagine for a moment that it will.

so what is the options?...oh so smart ones. this child is out of contol and no where to go. foster care at 16 yea right.

The solution is you step up and take control of this spoiled brat. He does have a place to go. It's called HOME.

He doesn't have the right to CHOOSE where he lives and what he does. Ground him to his room stripped bare of everything but the very basic necessities. Put industrial locks on his windows and the doors. If, at any time, you feel you are in danger, pick up the phone and call the police.

The solution is to be a parent. Counseling and parenting classes would be a great place to start (both family counseling and individual). Your child needs to be evaluated for mental health issues and you need help in learning to take control.

I don't claim to have all the answers, but just because you want emancipation to happen doesn't mean it will. I'm sure it sounds like a lovely solution to you because you're free from having to deal with your child and he gets exactly what he wants, but that doesn't mean a judge is going to go along with it.

He simply does not qualify for emancipation no matter how much you think it's the best solution.

the things you suggest are things that have been done. the law does nothing but tell him to straighten up. the other kids in the house are scared of him and don't want to be around. He probably does have mental problems due to his biolog mother but doctor's just keep the attitude that he is a trouble teen and he will grow up one day.

Then change Doctors or counselors! You cant throw your children to the street! What kind of parent would! If hes a danger to other children tell social services. If seems your "options" weigh on how much it will cost you! There is no price too high for your child. Perhaps turning him over for Foster care is option perhaps not. Regardless you have no legal means (other than giving him up) to solve your problem. Have you wrote to Dr. Phil, Oprah, Maury etc. They often air shows for cases like yours. Giving up on your child is not an option. What does that tell the other children!? If they ditch school one day you will drive them out of the house with no cash food or housiing!? Start beinga pest call everyone and anyone seeking help

Okay. But that does not change the fact that legally EMANCIPATION IS NOT AN OPTION. :wallbang:

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Quoting panther10758

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Example if he damages property you are theones who are that will pay for that

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I am not aware of any state which imposes absolute liability on parents for the wrongful acts of their children.