Yes I can. I work 2 jobs, which earns me about $1300 a month. I wish to start up my own soap company, which will be another source of income if it is successful. I have another job waiting at my local bakery, but I cannot fulfill it yet because of child labor laws, which is another reason I want to be emancipated. I have looked into apartments and calculated my living costs, which will be about $1000-$1100 monthly. I would already be living in my own apartment if I could, but of course no apartment complex would let a 16 year old who isn't emancipated rent an apartment. I have saved up enough money for a car, but I cannot buy one yet because I cannot enter binding contracts unless I am emancipated. I have taken drivers ed, but cannot receive my drivers permit or license without emancipation or my moms signature (she is always busy and it's hard to get her to come to the dmv). I graduate from high school in 2 months and plan on going to Xavier in New Orleans. I am fully capable of supporting myself, and my mother agrees.

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Thank you so much! Can you explain it a little to me. My question is do I still need to petition the emancipation and pay the fees to get a hearing, lawyer, judge, etc?
What does "All other effects of minority shall continue." mean?
Thanks.