Emancipation

My question involves guardianship in the State of: Texas, Im 17 years old and currently reside with my grandparents. My parents have allowed me to leave but are not helping me sign any papers including my driver license and other stuff. I either want to become emancipated or have them become my legal gaurdians. Now, my parents will not cooperate so ive done a little research online. I seem to match the fields where as i must reside in this state, live away from them, be of at least 16 years of age, and be able to manage my own affairs. I have two jobs, still in school with better grades, and live with grandparents who provide me with all the essentials. Will i need an attorney, and if so what might the cost be, and does it seem likely that the judge will grant me? If, any questions ill happily answer ASAP.

Thanks- Blake Dudley

Living with grandparents who provide you with all essentials is NOT emancipation. Emancipation means you provide YOURSELF with all essentials.

Yes, i understand that. But what would i have to do in order to have them get custody of me? And what would the likelyhood be of it? My father whom i lived with has an ex convict background so shouldn't that help my case?

They would have to go to court and apply for custody.

And their having custody would not in any way emancipate you. A change of custody and emancipation are two different things.