I Want to be Emancipated From My Parents

I'm 17 years old and I live with my parents. I have a job, a supporting boyfriend, and a place to live. How do I go along with emancipating myself?

The requirements for an emancipation depend upon the laws of the jurisdiction where you live, which you have not disclosed.

I also wish to be emancipated from my parents and Im almost 17. I live in Tarrant County in the state of Texas. I have a job and a place to live as well. I would like to leave BEFORE Im 17 because the situation that Im living in is not healthy for me to be in and MANY other adults agree with me; however, the police believe my living situation is fine because my father has a high income and both my parents are around and there is no evidence of extreme physical abuse merely "minor" abuse they claim. My mother though is extremely mentally abusive and though police do not believe that is an excuse for me to go live somewhere else. I kno emancipation is a serious decision and I have thought very long and hard about my decision and what other options I may have. This is the only option for me Im sure. I know where Im living is not healthy for me and I do not believe its fair that I have to stay in a house where I DO NOT feel safe merely because of my families higher income. I do not understand why I may not leave if I am in school and making relatively good grades, capable of supporting myself, and have a place where I can live already set up. I would like advice on what steps I can take to be able to leave soon.
Thank you for your help.

The Texas law which provides for emancipation (“Removal of Disability of Minority”) requires that you file a petition with a court and establish that you can care for yourself without adult involvement. You can't simply tell the police that you want to be emancipated - until you are emancipated, they have to treat you as a minor under the care and control of your parents.

im also wanting to emancipate myself, or at least move out. i have a supporting boyfriend with a job and a house. im only 15 gonna be 16 in august. i wonder if i had noterized paperwork stating its okay can i move out of nebraska and into wisconsin with him?

Review the forum for similar questions, then start a new thread to ask your question.

Okay, so this is the problem that I am currently facing. I'm 14 years old, and already I have given the idea of emancipation from my parents much thought. However, I do not actually intend to leave until I turn 16. The job that I am seeking pays a fair enough price for me to support myself, and I will be able to continue my education at the local highschool I will be attending this comming year. My major problem lies here though, I have been told that emancipation cannot be done unless a child is being abused or has been given their parents permission, something that I am well past positive my parents will not give. I'm prepared to openly admitt that I have not done so well throughout school this past year, but that is because little effort was applied on my part. Yet, when allowed to do so, I can work harder than ever to see that my grades sky rocket. Of course, there is much pressure put on me to do well in school and sometimes it becomes a bit overwhelming. I am not, however, saying I cannot cope well with stress but often, I choose not to have it where it isn't needed and I am perfectly capable of providing for myself. Also, given the knowledge that my survival relies basically upon me, I will be encouraged to do better. I have already planned out most everything I will need to know except for the one detail of being allowed to move out on my own. I'm more than confident that I can support myself. I am confident that I can do just fine out there on my own. I just need help getting myself there, since I know there are few people on my side. Please, help me if you can with this by giving me ideas and helpful suggestions and I will be forever greatful.

If you need to contact me, my email address is

the_mad_sock_hopper@yahoo.com

Thank you very much for your kind support.

Emancipation laws vary by state. You may wish to start a new thread and ask about the laws in your state.

I want to know about the emancipation laws that abide in Ohio.
I am 17 and i want to be emancipated and live on my own.
Can you please give me some information or a place where i can get some advise.

If you read the posts that preceded yours you would know that you can post a new thread and ask your question. But it might be more expeditious to search the forum, as there are literally dozens of threads discussing Ohio's very limited emancipation laws.