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  • 08-24-2005, 02:16 AM
    alwaystired
    Nevada Emancipation Law Help
    i am 16 and live with my mom and three sister in northern nevada. my mom has a drug problem from popping pills from a back injury 10 years ago and because of how the pills make her feel i am raising my sisters. she does work but when she gets home she sleeps. I have to make sure that the younger ones eat and make sure the bills get paid. i also clean the house and get everyone up for school. i have laundry to do and have to make sure that her is done first or i am in trouble. i do not have a job because of what i have to do at home put do have a family willing to help me get a job and a place to stay. i have had thoughts of running away but do not want sister to worry. i can not live with my dad because he makes me feel like crap because mom needs me. but i am afarid that if i do not leave i will hurt her. what can i do to get my life back. i want to finish school but she is making it hard. i really want to live with this other family i feel it will be better for myself. what can be done
  • 08-24-2005, 08:38 AM
    aaron
    Nevada Emancipation Law
    Pursuant to Nevada Law,
    Quote:

    Quoting Nevada Emancipation Law
    NRS 129.080 Minor may petition juvenile court for decree of emancipation; reference to master. Any minor who is at least 16 years of age, who is married or living apart from his parents or legal guardian, and who is a resident of the county, may petition the juvenile court of that county for a decree of emancipation. The district court may refer the petition to a master appointed pursuant to title 5 of NRS or chapter 432B of NRS.

    (Added to NRS by 1987, 1278; A 1991, 2180; 2003, 1117)

    NRS 129.090 Petition: Contents; fees.

    1. A petition filed pursuant to NRS 129.080 must be in writing, verified by the petitioner and set forth:
    (a) The name, age and address of the minor;

    (b) The names and addresses of the parents of the minor;

    (c) The name and address of any legal guardian of the minor;

    (d) If no parent or guardian can be found, the name and address of the child’s nearest known relative residing within this state;

    (e) Facts relating to the minor’s education, employment, and length of residence apart from his parents or guardian;

    (f) That the minor willingly lives apart from his parents or legal guardian with the consent or acquiescence of his parents or legal guardian;

    (g) That the minor is managing his own financial affairs;

    (h) That the source of the minor’s income is not derived from any activity declared to be a crime by the laws of this state or the United States; and

    (i) That the minor is attending school or has been excused from attending school pursuant to NRS 392.040 to 392.125, inclusive.
    2. If any of the facts required by subsection 1 are not known, the petition must so state.

    3. For filing the petition, the clerk of the district court shall charge the fees prescribed by law for the commencement of civil actions or proceedings generally.

    The Washoe County Courts offer a downloadable package of forms and instructions (PDF Format), which should be helpful in other counties as well.
  • 01-09-2008, 09:03 PM
    Teresa Harr-Pena
    Re: Nevada Emancipation Law Help
    Looking for possible guidance to help a 14 yr. old be emancipated from her parents. She is in Nevada.

    From reading the previous posts, it looks impossible.
  • 01-09-2008, 09:24 PM
    aaron
    Re: Nevada Emancipation Law Help
    As the statute says, the minor must be at least 16 to emancipate.
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