Emancipation Help

[CherishH]

My question involves emancipation laws for the State of: Washington

So my parents divourced roughly about 5 years ago, Mom got custody of me but pretty much left me alone. I lived with my friends for a majority of this time. And finally when I had enough of living off my friends I moved to Japan to live in late december with my dad but things went bad for me so about two months ago I moved here to Washington to live with my grandparents. It would seem my grandfather has a bit of an anger problem and gets mad at me alot and I'm suffering lots of emotional abuse from past events and this seems to add on to it alot. Last night things got a bit more out of hand than him yelling at me. He ran after me when I went to the bathroom to cry because of the things he was saying to me he unlocked the door and tried to come in while still yelling at me, my grandma tried to stop him to calm him down and he turned his anger on her and pushed her, she fell and hurt herself (not too bad). I fear this may become a regular thing with him and quite frankly this is a situation no kid wants to be in. Im working on getting my lisence by January and then I'll be able to get a job to support myself. I guess what I'm asking is, is all this good enough to get me emancipated? I rarely talk to my parents, and despite what they say I'm pretty sure they're darn glad I'm not their problem anymore. I've handled paying bills and living on my own before. Would you say it's possible I can emancipate myself if I petitioned for it? I've done my reading on all this and I know the rules. It said that my parents would have their say in the decision but does it matter that they're over seas? And my grandparents have a power of attourney over me, how does that come into play with all this? You're advice is greatly appreciated.

[Dogmatique]

You say that you've read the rules?

So after reading the rules why do you think you qualify?

(You don't)

[CherishH]

Well for one, Both my parents sent me away. Both my parents live overseas. Mom doesn't have the financial abilities to take me back or care for me even if she wanted to and dad will not. And If living here becomes an abusive thing wouldn't the court see it within my best intrests to be removed from this household? And if so, I really have no other options on places to go besides maybe a foster home. But if I could prove that I could support myself financially and still attend school, wouldn't emancipation become an option for me too?

[cyjeff]

how old are you?

How long have you had a stable job?

[aaron]

Under Washington's emancipation laws, anybody aged 16 or older can petition for emancipation.

(1) A petition for emancipation shall be signed and verified by the petitioner, and shall include the following information: (a) The full name of the petitioner, the petitioner's birthdate, and the state and county of birth; (b) a certified copy of the petitioner's birth certificate; (c) the name and last known address of the petitioner's parent or parents, guardian, or custodian; (d) the petitioner's present address, and length of residence at that address; (e) a declaration by the petitioner indicating that he or she has the ability to manage his or her financial affairs, including any supporting information; and (f) a declaration by the petitioner indicating that he or she has the ability to manage his or her personal, social, educational, and nonfinancial affairs, including any supporting information.

(2) Fees for this section are set under RCW 36.18.014.

The petitioner must prove at a hearing by "clear and convincing evidence: (a) That the petitioner is sixteen years of age or older; (b) that the petitioner is a resident of the state; (c) that the petitioner has the ability to manage his or her financial affairs; and (d) that the petitioner has the ability to manage his or her personal, social, educational, and nonfinancial affairs." RCW 13.64.050.

I suspect you could satisfy (b), as you appear to be a resident of Washington. You've given no indication that you can satisfy (a), (c) or (d).