Hi, I'm in a tough spot, I would thank all of you very much to reply to this as soon as posisble.
Here I go:
I'm currently living with my father and I just today have gotten out of court for custody reasons. As you can guess it apparently hasn't gone as planned.
I won't drive you crazy with all the politics and crazy issues, but basically I can't live with my mother because of warrents she still has out because of her sister using her name, as they look identical and she had her ID.
Difficult to explain.
But anyhow, now I'm trying to look into emancipation. I live Oregon, am sixteen, and have just found out I'm pregnant with my boyfriend of four years.
I've looked as much as I can, but I can't find all the information I'm seeking.
Does pregnacy give me any advatage to getting emancipated?
Do I have to get married in order to be so?
How long does this usually take?
Any advice?
Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time.
Emancipation In Oregon
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11-30-2007, 06:34 PMSuperEmancipation In Oregon
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11-30-2007, 06:39 PMpanther10758Re: Emancipation In Oregon
1st no court anywhere is likely to grant a pregnant teen emancipation
2nd How old is your BF?
Why ask simple age of consent in your state is 18 and depending on your BF age will decide what crime you might be charged with. -
11-30-2007, 07:01 PMSuperRe: Emancipation In Oregon
1st, do you know, or do you believe that? - Personal, I believe that I've done the responsible thing to decide not to have an abortion. Pregnacy can happen to anyone, unsafe sex was not the problem.
2nd, younger than me, which makes it problematic, but only by a few months, he's 15 for a few more months.
And on your last statement are you saying if he's over 18 he'd be charged with statutory rape? Or are you confused about something in my previous post?
Also, I know to get emancipated you must have, in my state, a 3.5 for two solid semesters, 1,000 dollars saved up and a stable home and job avalible to even qualify for emancipation. -
11-30-2007, 07:06 PMpanther10758Re: Emancipation In Oregon
You lack the maturity for emancipations as well as your pregnancy proves. Less than 1% of petitions are granted being pregnant decreases those odds. You have money saved of $1000.00 then what?
where will you live? (independently)
where are you working that you can support yourself 100%?
what are you plans for continued education?
what your plans for independent living? -
11-30-2007, 07:10 PMaaronRe: Emancipation In Oregon
Lane County Legal Services provides the following information about emancipation in Oregon:
That should be true statewide.Quote:
Quoting Oregon Emancipation Law
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12-02-2007, 04:39 PMSuperRe: Emancipation In Oregon
I lack the maturity? How do you figure? Pregnancy has nothing to do with maturity.
I said I need, in Oregon, -at least- 1000$, I didn't say that was all I had saved.
Either with my Grandparents, or my mother. While pregnant you have to live with an adult for a certian duration of time.
This entire thing is because I currently live with my father and don't want to raise my child in an abusive home with an alcoholic/pot smoker. I'm not willing to put him or her through what I went through and am still going through. He won't give up costody because he likes having me around and doesn't want to be alone of have to clean up after himself. <- His own words.
As of now I'm making, over fifteen hundred a month. Without cutting into my school hours or study time.
I can continue my education, and I'm due in June, giving me time without school to nurse and care for my child. -
12-02-2007, 05:13 PMaardvarcRe: Emancipation In Oregon
The entire concept of emancipation is "on your own". In this case, it would be you and the child living on your own.
That means WITHOUT parents or family support, and definately means without living with a boyfriend/baby's daddy.
Make a buget that includes you living with JUST the baby. Show the court that you can make enough to cover rent, utilities, food, clothing, child care while you are in school until graduation from high school, transportation, trips to the doctor for the baby, etc.
Then save up the paycheck stubs that prove that you AND YOU ALONE can earn enough to cover all of those expenses. When you get all of that together, you'll be ready to file. -
12-02-2007, 08:14 PMcyjeffRe: Emancipation In OregonNo, pregnancy can only happen to people having sex. People having sex without protection and/or a means to properly care and pay for a child shows irresponsibility.Quote:
Quoting Super
How, exactly, are two kids under 17 going to make enough money to support a child much less live in independent apartments.Quote:
2nd, younger than me, which makes it problematic, but only by a few months, he's 15 for a few more months.
By the way, no judge in any jurisdiction will emancipate you to live with the teenager that impregnated you.
Judges grant emancipation to those children that NEED it, not to those that WANT it. In other words, you will already have to have established a long history of job security and independent living before a judge will even listen to your case.
Judges will emancipate you only if you can prove you won't be a burden to the very society you want to be a part of. If you think a judge will emancipate you so that you can go on welfare and use public assistance for medical aid, you are nuts.
And which of those do you have? Add no criminal history and no pregnancy.Quote:
Also, I know to get emancipated you must have, in my state, a 3.5 for two solid semesters, 1,000 dollars saved up and a stable home and job avalible to even qualify for emancipation.