Washington Emancipation Law Help

Hello. I am a sixteen year old in Washington state. The situation at home has become increasingly bad; mainly because my parents wish me to follow a religion I do not want to, and the religion limits me from even doing some sports, which I love, and which I need for college. Therefore, I would like to move out-however, they won't let me, so I am thinking that being emancipated is the only way to go. If someone knows another way, please let me know. Otherwise, I need information on emancipation in washington state. Thank you!

You are 'assuming" you will gain a sports scholarship to go to College? Thats a big gamble. Before emancipation can occur (if your state has a statute) you must have sufficent income for self support. Do you? In other words do you have a job will it pay enough for self support and still allow you your education?

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.

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.

Okay. To the poster above, no, I'm not assuming I'll get a sports scholarship, though it is possible. I'm saying that I need all these activities and 'being involved' in school because that looks good for college and secondly, because I actually really believe that it's important to give back to the community and school. Now, I have a question. I do have a job, but I don't think I could support myself on it. Possibly, if I worked enough hours. But my question is, if I moved in with my grandparents, would I need to support myself? Would I need to pay for my own insurance? In other words, is this possible for me to do? I work at a fast food place, so it's minimum wage. Because I know that my grandparents would be MORE than willing to have me, so I have a place to go, and groceries, clothes, etc wouldn't be an issue for me to pay for....

If your parents permit you to live with your Grandparents your support is arranged with them not courts as this is not an emancipation. By the way playing sports is not giving back to the school.

I do other activites besides sports. I do a mentoring program which mentors the younger students, I do NHS which is a volunteer thing, I volunteer with blood drives, etc, etc. But that's beside the point. My parents won't LET me live with my grandparents. So what I'm saying is, I won't have to pay for food, clothes, etc. So I can't go live with them if my parents don't allow it, which is why I'm wondering, do I need to be emancipated? And if so, how much does it cost, etc? I need any information that you can give me. How long does it take, etc? Anything would be preferable, and, as I said in my first post, if anybody has any other suggestions other than emancipation, I'd gladly hear them. However, I can't see any other way around it if my parents will not allow me to move in with my grandparents-which they won't.

Moving in with grandparents is not emancipation and you need parental consent to live outside your home if not emancipated. The process takes months if it goes smoothly.
The statute was posted read it.

Thank you. I did find a packet that explained exactly how to file for it. I was wondering if there was any other way to move in with my grandparents (foster care, etc) that wouldn't be emancipation because that also requires to you to show that you can support yourself which can be harder, but I guess that this is probably the only way. Now does the court take into consideration the fact that I won't have to buy my food, clothing, and such? Do they consider that I will have financial assistance and that I will have a place to live, rent-free? Or do I have to prove that I could provide for that, if necessary?

Consider it no they will deny your petition because you are not self supporting. Did you not read the statute or anything anyone has posted!?:wallbang:

Here are your options:

1. Become self supporting and then apply for emancipation (which you may or may not get - it's not automatic by a long shot)

2. Obtain your parents permission to live with your grandparents

3. Remain where you are.

At the age of 16, you are under your parent's care and control and you live where they say you live. You CANNOT move out without their permission, regardless of where you go.